Drive or Fly: Hardwick, MA to Lynn, 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–BOS. At 80 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 59m

Distance

80.4 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

32 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 46m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hardwick, MA → ORH 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Lynn, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Hardwick, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

Lynn, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORH and BOS. 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 45m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0256S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hardwick, MA → Athol MA (ATL6) 25m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Lynn, MA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From ATL6 — Athol MA 17 mi, ~25m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 10 mi, ~15m 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 59m	2h 46m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

80.4 mi 1h 58m

via I 90, MA 122, Old Turnpike Road

Shortest (+2 min)

77.3 mi 2h 1m

via I 90, MA 9, MA 122

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