Drive or Fly: Milton, NH to Dover, 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 PSM–PSM. At 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

19.9 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 52m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milton, NH → PSM 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PSM → Dover, NH 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Milton, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 24 mi, ~37m drive

Dover, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 9 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and PSM. 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 40m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milton, NH → Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Portsmouth Bus Stop (PTM6) → Dover, NH 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 20 mi, ~30m drive

To PTM6 — Portsmouth Bus Stop 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	31m	2h 52m	1h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 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

19.9 mi 30m

via NH 16

Shortest (+6 min)

17.4 mi 37m

via NH 108, NH 125

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