Drive or Fly: Sanford, ME to Oxford County, ME?

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–AUG. At 106 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 37m

Distance

106.5 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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

9m in the air

Air Distance

73 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sanford, ME → PSM 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUG → Oxford County, ME 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Sanford, ME PSM — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease 25 mi, ~38m drive

Oxford County, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 49 mi, ~73m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PSM and AUG. 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 34m

1h 14m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sanford, ME → Wells 17m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 74m

Arrival 10m

Freeport Amtrak Station → Oxford County, ME 83m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Wells 12 mi, ~17m drive

To Freeport Amtrak Station 55 mi, ~83m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~90/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 25m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sanford, ME → Wells Transportation Center (WLS6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Oxford County, ME 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From WLS6 — Wells Transportation Center 12 mi, ~17m drive

To LEW6 — Lewiston Bus Stop 39 mi, ~58m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 37m	4h	3h 34m	3h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$9	$6
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	3 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, 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

106.5 mi 2h 36m

via ME 26, I 95, ME 111

Shortest (+1 min)

87.7 mi 2h 38m

via ME 11; ME 107, ME 5; ME 35, ME 117

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sanford, ME to Oxford County, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.