Drive or Fly: Burgettstown, PA to Philadelphia, 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 23m

Distance

330.2 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

133 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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

33m in the air

Air Distance

278 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

71 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burgettstown, PA → PIT 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Philadelphia, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Burgettstown, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Philadelphia, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.0%

Cancellation

5.0%

+ Saves about 3h 23m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 8m

7h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$51

CO2

19 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burgettstown, PA → Pittsburgh Amtrak Station (PGH) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 448m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia (PHL) → Philadelphia, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $51) $51

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

Stations

From PGH — Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PHL — Philadelphia 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 50m

6h 25m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burgettstown, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 385m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia Bus Station (PHL6) → Philadelphia, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PHL6 — Philadelphia Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~17/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

− 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	6h 23m	3h	9h 8m	7h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$186	$51	$28
Carbon footprint	133 kg CO₂	71 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	95% on-time

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 Oct 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

330.2 mi 6h 23m

via I 76; PATP, I 76, I 376; US 22; US 30

Alternative (+46 min)

358.9 mi 7h 9m

via I 76; PATP, I 78; US 22, I 476; PATP

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