Drive or Fly: West Scarborough, ME to Calais, 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 PWM–BHB. At 233 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 49m

Distance

233.4 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

94 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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

4h 23m

23m in the air

Air Distance

190 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

48 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Scarborough, ME → PWM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BHB → Calais, ME 110m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

West Scarborough, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Calais, ME BHB — Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 74 mi, ~110m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and BHB. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 8m

2h 43m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Scarborough, ME → City of Portland (PVT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 163m

Arrival 10m

U Maine Orono (ORD6) → Calais, ME 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From PVT6 — City of Portland 0 mi, ~30m drive

To ORD6 — U Maine Orono 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 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	4h 49m	4h 23m	4h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$183	$13
Carbon footprint	94 kg CO₂	48 kg CO₂	14 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 Jul 19, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from West Scarborough, ME to Calais, ME with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.