Drive or Fly: Sanford, ME to Kenduskeag, 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 PSM–BGR. At 162 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 23m

Distance

162.5 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

66 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 8m

16m in the air

Air Distance

137 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sanford, ME → PSM 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BGR → Kenduskeag, ME 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Sanford, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 25 mi, ~38m drive

Kenduskeag, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and BGR. 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

4h 42m

3h 44m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sanford, ME → Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 224m

Arrival 10m

Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) → Kenduskeag, ME 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 12 mi, ~17m drive

To BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 11 mi, ~16m 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	3h 23m	3h 8m	4h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$125	$15
Carbon footprint	66 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	8 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

162.5 mi 3h 22m

via I 95, I 295, ME 111

Alternative (+32 min)

171.3 mi 3h 55m

via I 95, US 202; ME 4, ME 117

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sanford, ME to Kenduskeag, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.