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Drive or Fly: Sandown, NH to Hudson, 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–MHT. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

45m

Distance

21.9 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5
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 38m

2m in the air

Air Distance

17 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sandown, NH → MHT 19m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MHT → Hudson, NH 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Sandown, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive
Hudson, NH MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MHT 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 45m 2h 38m
Total cost (1 person) $40 $121
Carbon footprint 9 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
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
21.9 mi 44m

via NH 111, Haverhill Road

Shortest (+0 min)
20.5 mi 44m

via NH 102, Hampstead Road

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