Drive or Fly: Springfield, VT to Hinesburg, VT?

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 LEB–BTV. At 124 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 30m

Distance

124 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

50 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

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

9m in the air

Air Distance

78 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springfield, VT → LEB 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Hinesburg, VT 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Springfield, VT LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Hinesburg, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LEB and BTV. 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 39m

2h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springfield, VT → Claremont Amtrak 11m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 151m

Arrival 10m

Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station → Hinesburg, VT 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Claremont Amtrak 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 11 mi, ~17m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 30m	3h	3h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$123	$17
Carbon footprint	50 kg CO₂	20 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: Amtrak 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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