Drive or Fly: Westbrook, ME to Lake Arrowhead, 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 PWM–PWM. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

22.9 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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

2h 44m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westbrook, ME → PWM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Lake Arrowhead, ME 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Westbrook, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Lake Arrowhead, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and PWM. 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

1h 40m

22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westbrook, ME → Portland 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 22m

Arrival 10m

Saco Amtrak Station → Lake Arrowhead, ME 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Portland 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Saco Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~28m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	43m	2h 44m	1h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 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 — 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

22.9 mi 42m

via Parker Farm Road, Main Street

Alternative (+3 min)

24.7 mi 46m

via ME 117, ME 22

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