Drive or Fly: Norfolk, MA to Fall River, 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 BOS–EWB. At 41 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

55m

Distance

41.4 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

17 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 55m

4m in the air

Air Distance

30 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Norfolk, MA → BOS 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWB → Fall River, MA 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Norfolk, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Fall River, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and EWB. 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

1h 41m

20m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Norfolk, MA → Route 128 Amtrak Station 17m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Providence → Fall River, MA 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Route 128 Amtrak Station 11 mi, ~17m drive

To Providence 16 mi, ~24m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~88/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	55m	2h 55m	1h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	17 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

41.4 mi 55m

via MA 24, I 495, MA 79

Shortest (+1 min)

41 mi 56m

via I 195; US 1A; US 6, I 95, MA 1A

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Norfolk, MA to Fall River, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.