Drive or Fly: North Adams, MA to Mahkeenac Shores, 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 ALB–ALB. At 30 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

58m

Distance

30.3 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 53m

3m in the air

Air Distance

28 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Adams, MA → ALB 53m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ALB → Mahkeenac Shores, MA 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

North Adams, MA ALB — Albany International Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

Mahkeenac Shores, MA ALB — Albany International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and ALB. 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 28m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0270s

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Adams, MA → Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) (PTF6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Lee (Mobil Gas Station) (LLE6) → Mahkeenac Shores, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From PTF6 — Pittsfield (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) 19 mi, ~28m drive

To LLE6 — Lee (Mobil Gas Station) 4 mi, ~10m 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	58m	3h 53m	1h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	7 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 19, 2026.

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