Drive or Fly: Phillipston, MA to Boston, 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 ORH–BOS. At 65 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 39m

Distance

65.2 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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

7m in the air

Air Distance

56 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Phillipston, MA → ORH 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Boston, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Phillipston, MA ORH — Worcester Regional Airport 24 mi, ~35m drive

Boston, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORH 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

4h 5m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Phillipston, MA → Athol MA (ATL6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Boston, MA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From ATL6 — Athol MA 0 mi, ~30m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 0 mi, ~30m 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	1h 39m	2h 52m	4h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$7
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	4 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

65.2 mi 1h 39m

via MA 2, MA 2; MA 2A

Alternative (+4 min)

73.1 mi 1h 43m

via MA 2, I 495, US 3

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Phillipston, MA to Boston, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.