Drive or Fly: Waterbury, CT to New Milford, CT?

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 HVN–HVN. At 25 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

42m

Distance

25.6 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 27m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waterbury, CT → HVN 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → New Milford, CT 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Waterbury, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

New Milford, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and HVN. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 48m

1h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0255s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waterbury, CT → New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) (NBI6) 24m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Bridgeport Bus Stop (BDB6) → New Milford, CT 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From NBI6 — New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) 16 mi, ~24m drive

To BDB6 — Bridgeport Bus Stop 30 mi, ~44m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	42m	3h 27m	2h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	2 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: 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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