Drive or Fly: New Bedford, MA to East Dennis, MA?

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 EWB–HYA. At 56 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 19m

Distance

56.5 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

23 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 27m

5m in the air

Air Distance

40 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Bedford, MA → EWB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HYA → East Dennis, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

New Bedford, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

East Dennis, MA HYA — Cape Cod Gateway Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWB and HYA. 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

3h 26m

33m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Bedford, MA → Providence 43m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 33m

Arrival 10m

Route 128 Amtrak Station → East Dennis, MA 90m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Providence 28 mi, ~43m drive

To Route 128 Amtrak Station 60 mi, ~90m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 41m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Bedford, MA → Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) 43m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → East Dennis, MA 93m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 28 mi, ~43m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 62 mi, ~93m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 19m	2h 27m	3h 26m	3h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$6	$4
Carbon footprint	23 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	2 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, 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.

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