Drive or Fly: Leverett, MA to Worcester, 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 52 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 30m

Distance

52.1 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

21 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 7m

5m in the air

Air Distance

38 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leverett, MA → ORH 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORH → Worcester, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Leverett, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 34 mi, ~52m drive

Worcester, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m 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 55m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus 2693

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leverett, MA → University of Massachusetts Amherst (AMH6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Worcester Union Station (WOR6) → Worcester, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From AMH6 — University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 mi, ~10m drive

To WOR6 — Worcester Union Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 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 30m	3h 7m	1h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$4
Carbon footprint	21 kg CO₂	10 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

52.1 mi 1h 30m

via MA 122, US 202, MA 32; MA 122

Alternative (+1 min)

60.1 mi 1h 31m

via I 90, I 290, North Liberty Street

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