Drive or Fly: Wellington, ME to Parrot, 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 BGR–BGR. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

28.2 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 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

4h 14m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wellington, ME → BGR 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BGR → Parrot, ME 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Wellington, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Parrot, ME BGR — Bangor International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGR and BGR. 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

3h 24m

54m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wellington, ME → Waterville (J & S Oil Co) (WAV6) 52m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 54m

Arrival 10m

Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) → Parrot, ME 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From WAV6 — Waterville (J & S Oil Co) 34 mi, ~52m drive

To BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 49 mi, ~73m 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	1h	4h 14m	3h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

28.2 mi 1h 0m

via Parkman Road, ME 150, Pond Road

Alternative (+2 min)

32.8 mi 1h 2m

via ME 16, Pond Road, ME 154

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Wellington, ME to Parrot, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.