Drive or Fly: Quincy, MA to Three Rivers, 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–BDL. At 84 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 50m

Distance

84.2 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 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

2h 55m

8m in the air

Air Distance

70 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quincy, MA → BOS 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BDL → Three Rivers, MA 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Quincy, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~11m drive

Three Rivers, MA BDL — Bradley International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and BDL. 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

2h 26m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quincy, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Springfield Union Station (SPM6) → Three Rivers, MA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To SPM6 — Springfield Union Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 50m	2h 55m	2h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

84.2 mi 1h 49m

via I 90, I 93; US 1; MA 3

Alternative (+20 min)

101.3 mi 2h 10m

via I 90, I 95, MA 146

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Quincy, MA to Three Rivers, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.