Drive or Fly: Newmarket, NH to East Concord, 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–MHT. At 38 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 7m

Distance

38.4 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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 47m

4m in the air

Air Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newmarket, NH → PSM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHT → East Concord, NH 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Newmarket, NH PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 6 mi, ~10m drive

East Concord, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and MHT. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	1h 7m	2h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 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

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

38.4 mi 1h 6m

via US 4, US 4; US 202; NH 9, US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107

Alternative (+2 min)

49.5 mi 1h 8m

via NH 101, I 93, NH 152

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