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Drive or Fly: Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT?

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 ALB–PBG. At 166 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 12m

Distance

166.5 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37
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 59m

18m in the air

Air Distance

146 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bennington, VT → ALB 48m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 18m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PBG → Franklin, VT 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Bennington, VT ALB — Albany International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive
Franklin, VT PBG — Plattsburgh International Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and PBG. 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 4h 12m 3h 59m
Total cost (1 person) $72 $126
Carbon footprint 67 kg CO2 37 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
166.5 mi 4h 12m

via US 7, I 89, VT 105

Alternative (+10 min)
170.5 mi 4h 23m

via Vermont Route 22A North, NY 67; NY 22, I 89

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.