Drive or Fly: North Granby, CT to New Haven, CT?

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 BDL–HVN. At 61 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 22m

Distance

61 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

25 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 28m

6m in the air

Air Distance

48 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Granby, CT → BDL 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → New Haven, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

North Granby, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

New Haven, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BDL and HVN. 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

2h 4m

56m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Valley Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Granby, CT → Windsor Locks 18m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 56m

Arrival 10m

New Haven → New Haven, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Windsor Locks 12 mi, ~18m drive

To New Haven 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

2h 6m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

FlixBus 2619

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Granby, CT → Springfield Union Station (SPM6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

New Haven (6NH) → New Haven, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From SPM6 — Springfield Union Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To 6NH — New Haven 1 mi, ~10m 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 22m	2h 28m	2h 4m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$9	$6
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

61 mi 1h 22m

via I 91, CT 189, CT 20

Shortest (+1 min)

51.6 mi 1h 23m

via CT 10, US 202; CT 10, CT 189

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Granby, CT to New Haven, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.