Drive or Fly: New Salem, MA to Lynn, 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 ORH–BOS. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 4m

Distance

87 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 3m

8m in the air

Air Distance

70 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Salem, MA → ORH 43m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Lynn, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

New Salem, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive

Lynn, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORH and BOS. 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 32m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Salem, MA → Athol MA (ATL6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Lynn, MA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From ATL6 — Athol MA 8 mi, ~12m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 10 mi, ~15m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 4m	3h 3m	3h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	4 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 14, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Salem, MA to Lynn, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.