Drive or Fly: South Portland Gardens, ME to Cornville, 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–AUG. At 104 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 15m

Distance

104.4 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 15m

11m in the air

Air Distance

89 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Portland Gardens, ME → PWM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUG → Cornville, ME 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

South Portland Gardens, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 1 mi, ~10m drive

Cornville, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and AUG. 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

3h 13m

45m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Portland Gardens, ME → Portland 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Brunswick Amtrak Station → Cornville, ME 98m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Portland 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Brunswick Amtrak Station 66 mi, ~98m 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 5m

2h on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Portland Gardens, ME → City of Portland (PVT6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Waterville (J & S Oil Co) (WAV6) → Cornville, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From PVT6 — City of Portland 2 mi, ~10m drive

To WAV6 — Waterville (J & S Oil Co) 20 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	2h 15m	3h 15m	3h 13m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$124	$5	$8
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂	1 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 13, 2026.

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