Drive or Fly: Poland, ME to Biddeford, ME?

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 PWM–PWM. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

50m

Distance

44.1 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 7m

5m in the air

Air Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Poland, ME → PWM 43m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Biddeford, ME 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Poland, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 29 mi, ~43m drive

Biddeford, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and PWM. 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 37m

57m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Poland, ME → Freeport Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 57m

Arrival 10m

Saco Amtrak Station → Biddeford, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Freeport Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Saco Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~46/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 15m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Poland, ME → Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

City of Portland (PVT6) → Biddeford, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PVT6 — City of Portland 0 mi, ~30m 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	50m	3h 7m	2h 37m	2h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$122	$6	$3
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	10 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 13, 2026.

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