Drive or Fly: Milford, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BGR–PWM. At 144 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 51m

Distance

144.9 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 45m

15m in the air

Air Distance

122 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milford, ME → BGR 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → South Portland Gardens, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Milford, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

South Portland Gardens, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 1 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and PWM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 16m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus N2615

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milford, ME → Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

City of Portland (PVT6) → South Portland Gardens, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 14 mi, ~21m drive

To PVT6 — City of Portland 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 51m	2h 45m	3h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Milford, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.