Drive or Fly: North Adams, MA to Plymouth, 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 ALB–EWB. At 177 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 4m

Distance

177.7 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

72 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

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 46m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Adams, MA → ALB 53m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWB → Plymouth, MA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

North Adams, MA ALB — Albany International Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

Plymouth, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 48m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0270s

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Adams, MA → Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) (PTF6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Plymouth, MA 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From PTF6 — Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) 19 mi, ~28m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 34 mi, ~50m 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	4h 4m	3h 46m	5h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	72 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	7 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 13, 2026.

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