Drive or Fly: Nashua, NH to Groveton, 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 MHT–LEB. At 145 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 8m

Distance

145.4 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

4h 30m

15m in the air

Air Distance

127 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nashua, NH → MHT 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LEB → Groveton, NH 117m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Nashua, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Groveton, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 78 mi, ~117m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and LEB. 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

4h 56m

2h 48m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nashua, NH → Boston Manchester Airport (MVT6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 168m

Arrival 10m

Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) → Groveton, NH 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From MVT6 — Boston Manchester Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

To MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 58 mi, ~86m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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	3h 8m	4h 30m	4h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	32 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 17, 2026.

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