Drive or Fly: Tamworth, NH to Derry Village, NH?

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–MHT. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 8m

Distance

89.2 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 33m

8m in the air

Air Distance

67 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamworth, NH → PWM 75m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → Derry Village, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Tamworth, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 50 mi, ~75m drive

Derry Village, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and MHT. 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 33m

1h 20m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamworth, NH → Saco Amtrak Station 72m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 80m

Arrival 10m

Haverhill Amtrak → Derry Village, NH 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Saco Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~72m drive

To Haverhill Amtrak 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~46/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

2h 30m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamworth, NH → Concord (Concord Coach Lines) (CNH6) 70m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Boston Manchester Airport (MVT6) → Derry Village, NH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From CNH6 — Concord (Concord Coach Lines) 47 mi, ~70m drive

To MVT6 — Boston Manchester Airport 7 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	2h 8m	3h 33m	3h 33m	2h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$12	$2
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	1 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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