Drive or Fly: Mount Airy, MD to Liberty Manor, MD?

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 BWI–BWI. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

32m

Distance

18.5 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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

3h 17m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Airy, MD → BWI 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → Liberty Manor, MD 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Mount Airy, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 30 mi, ~44m drive

Liberty Manor, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and BWI. 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 53m

2h 41m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Airy, MD → Frederick Bus Station (FRD6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 161m

Arrival 10m

Baltimore Downtown Bus Station (BAL6) → Liberty Manor, MD 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From FRD6 — Frederick Bus Station 14 mi, ~20m drive

To BAL6 — Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	32m	3h 17m	3h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

18.5 mi 31m

via MD 26, MD 27

Alternative (+6 min)

21.8 mi 37m

via I 70; US 40

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mount Airy, MD to Liberty Manor, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.