Drive or Fly: Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 3m

Distance

309.4 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

125 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58

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 16m

32m in the air

Air Distance

268 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

68 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Buffalo, PA → PIT 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Buffalo, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

Haverford, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.4%

Cancellation

1.6%

+ Saves about 2h 47m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h

8h 35m on road

Total Cost

$31

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Buffalo, PA → Wheeling Bus Stop (WHL6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 515m

Arrival 10m

King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) (KOP6) → Haverford, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

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

Stations

From WHL6 — Wheeling Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To KOP6 — King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) 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	6h 3m	3h 16m	10h
Total cost (1 person)	$93	$186	$31
Carbon footprint	125 kg CO₂	68 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	98% on-time

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 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

309.4 mi 6h 2m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, I 70, PA 844

Alternative (+63 min)

350.7 mi 7h 6m

via I 70, I 68; US 40, I 95

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.