Drive or Fly: South Berwick, ME to Brunswick, 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–PWM. At 69 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 32m

Distance

69.9 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

28 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 2m

8m in the air

Air Distance

63 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Berwick, ME → PSM 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Brunswick, ME 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

South Berwick, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 11 mi, ~16m drive

Brunswick, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM 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 47m

1h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Berwick, ME → Dover 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 107m

Arrival 10m

Brunswick Amtrak Station → Brunswick, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Dover 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Brunswick Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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

3h 14m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Berwick, ME → Portsmouth Bus Stop (PTM6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston (Bates Coll) (BTS6) → Brunswick, ME 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From PTM6 — Portsmouth Bus Stop 11 mi, ~17m drive

To BTS6 — Lewiston (Bates Coll) 18 mi, ~27m 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 32m	3h 2m	2h 47m	3h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$123	$13	$8
Carbon footprint	28 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

69.9 mi 1h 31m

via I 295, I 95, ME 9

Alternative (+6 min)

73.8 mi 1h 37m

via I 295, I 95, ME 4

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