Drive or Fly: Essex, MA to Fall River, MA?

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 BOS–EWB. At 81 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 51m

Distance

81 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

33 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 57m

8m in the air

Air Distance

67 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Essex, MA → BOS 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWB → Fall River, MA 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Essex, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Fall River, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and EWB. 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 30m

1h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Essex, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 36m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 65m

Arrival 10m

Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) → Fall River, MA 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 24 mi, ~36m drive

To PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 16 mi, ~24m 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 51m	2h 57m	2h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$4
Carbon footprint	33 kg CO₂	17 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

81 mi 1h 51m

via MA 24, US 1, I 93; US 1; MA 3

Shortest (+2 min)

78.9 mi 1h 53m

via MA 24, I 93; US 1; MA 3, I 93; US 1

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Essex, MA to Fall River, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.