Drive or Fly: Burgettstown, PA to Reading, PA?

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 PIT–LNS. At 285 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 35m

Distance

285.1 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

115 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$69

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 22m

28m in the air

Air Distance

235 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

60 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burgettstown, PA → PIT 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LNS → Reading, PA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Reading, PA LNS — Lancaster Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT and LNS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 13m compared to driving

+ 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

6h 12m

5h 5m on road

Total Cost

$24

CO2

12 kg

Route

FlixBus N2642

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burgettstown, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 305m

Arrival 10m

Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) (6RA) → Reading, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

To 6RA — Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) 0 mi, ~10m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 35m	3h 22m	6h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$104	$184	$24
Carbon footprint	115 kg CO₂	60 kg CO₂	12 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 Oct 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

285.1 mi 5h 34m

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

Alternative (+61 min)

312.1 mi 6h 36m

via US 22, I 80; US 220, I 99; US 220

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