Drive or Fly: Nashua, NH to Freedom, 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–PWM. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 23m

Distance

91.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

37 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 24m

9m in the air

Air Distance

76 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nashua, NH → MHT 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PWM → Freedom, NH 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Nashua, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Freedom, NH PWM — Portland International Jetport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT and PWM. 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 21m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Nashua, NH → Haverhill Amtrak 29m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Saco Amtrak Station → Freedom, NH 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Haverhill Amtrak 19 mi, ~29m drive

To Saco Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~71/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

− 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 23m	3h 24m	3h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$12
Carbon footprint	37 kg CO₂	19 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

91.1 mi 2h 23m

via NH 28, Everett Turnpike, NH 25

Alternative (+3 min)

101.7 mi 2h 26m

via NH 16, NH 101, NH 125

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