Drive or Fly: Somers, CT to West 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 63 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 13m

Distance

63.9 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 36m

7m in the air

Air Distance

56 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Somers, CT → BDL 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → West Haven, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Somers, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

West Haven, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 3 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 5m

59m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Somers, CT → Windsor Locks 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 59m

Arrival 10m

New Haven → West Haven, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Windsor Locks 10 mi, ~16m drive

To New Haven 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~13/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

− Limited schedule — about 13 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 12m

1h 20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Somers, CT → Springfield Union Station (SPM6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 80m

Arrival 10m

New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) → West 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 11 mi, ~17m drive

To NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 2 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 13m	2h 36m	2h 5m	2h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$9	$6
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	14 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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