Drive or Fly: Van Buren, ME to Knowles Corner, 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 PQI–PQI. At 86 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 11m

Distance

86.9 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 51m

8m in the air

Air Distance

68 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Van Buren, ME → PQI 49m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PQI → Knowles Corner, ME 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Van Buren, ME PQI — Presque Isle International Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

Knowles Corner, ME PQI — Presque Isle International Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PQI and PQI. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	2h 11m	3h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	17 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

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

86.9 mi 2h 11m

via ME 11, US 1, ME 163

Shortest (+8 min)

84.2 mi 2h 19m

via ME 11, US 1, ME 227

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Van Buren, ME to Knowles Corner, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.