Drive or Fly: Moultonborough, NH to Bartlett, NH?

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 LEB–PWM. At 43 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 17m

Distance

43.4 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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

4h 37m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moultonborough, NH → LEB 69m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Bartlett, NH 85m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Moultonborough, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 46 mi, ~69m drive

Bartlett, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 57 mi, ~85m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LEB 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 16m

1h on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moultonborough, NH → Dover 70m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Portland → Bartlett, NH 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Dover 46 mi, ~70m drive

To Portland 57 mi, ~86m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 17m	4h 37m	4h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$9
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	2 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: Amtrak 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

43.4 mi 1h 16m

via US 302; NH 16, NH 16, NH 25

Alternative (+1 min)

44.1 mi 1h 18m

via US 302; NH 16, NH 25, NH 41

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Moultonborough, NH to Bartlett, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.