Drive or Fly: Middleborough, MA to Town of East Bridgewater, 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 EWB–BOS. At 12 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

23m

Distance

12.9 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 58m

1m in the air

Air Distance

10 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middleborough, MA → EWB 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Town of East Bridgewater, MA 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Middleborough, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

Town of East Bridgewater, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWB 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

2h 38m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middleborough, MA → Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) 39m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Town of East Bridgewater, MA 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 26 mi, ~39m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 23 mi, ~34m 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	23m	2h 58m	2h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$4
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	3 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

12.9 mi 23m

via MA 18; MA 28

Alternative (+2 min)

13.2 mi 25m

via MA 105

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Middleborough, MA to Town of East Bridgewater, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.