Drive or Fly: Lynn, MA to Rutland, 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–ORH. At 66 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 38m

Distance

66.8 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 30m

6m in the air

Air Distance

51 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lynn, MA → BOS 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORH → Rutland, MA 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Rutland, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS 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

2h 23m

58m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lynn, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 58m

Arrival 10m

Worcester Union Station (WOR6) → Rutland, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To WOR6 — Worcester Union Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 38m	2h 30m	2h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$4
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	13 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

66.8 mi 1h 38m

via I 90, MA 122

Alternative (+6 min)

71.1 mi 1h 44m

via MA 2, I 495, US 3

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