Drive or Fly: Greenfield, MA to Wendell, 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 ORH–ORH. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

32m

Distance

16.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 55m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenfield, MA → ORH 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORH → Wendell, MA 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Greenfield, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 43 mi, ~65m drive

Wendell, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORH and ORH. 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

1h 29m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenfield, MA → Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr (GMA6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Athol MA (ATL6) → Wendell, MA 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From GMA6 — Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr 0 mi, ~10m drive

To ATL6 — Athol MA 9 mi, ~14m 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	32m	3h 55m	1h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120	$2
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 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: 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

16.8 mi 31m

via MA 2, Farley Road

Shortest (+1 min)

13.8 mi 32m

via Montague Road

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