Drive or Fly: Keene, NH to Bridgewater, NH?

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 MHT–LEB. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 10m

Distance

93.7 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 54m

7m in the air

Air Distance

56 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → MHT 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LEB → Bridgewater, NH 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Keene, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

Bridgewater, NH LEB — Lebanon Municipal Airport 28 mi, ~43m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and LEB. 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

3h 6m

1h 19m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keene, NH → Brattleboro Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 79m

Arrival 10m

White River Junction Amtrak Station → Bridgewater, NH 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Brattleboro Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To White River Junction Amtrak Station 29 mi, ~44m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 10m	3h 54m	3h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$122	$11
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	3 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

93.7 mi 2h 10m

via NH 9, I 93, I 89

Shortest (+2 min)

74 mi 2h 13m

via NH 10, NH 104, US 4

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Keene, NH to Bridgewater, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.