Drive or Fly: Bushkill, 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 ABE–LNS. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 10m

Distance

87.2 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 43m

9m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bushkill, PA → ABE 57m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LNS → Reading, PA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Bushkill, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABE and LNS. 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

4h 37m

2h 5m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bushkill, PA → Newark 75m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Coatesville Amtrak → Reading, PA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Newark 50 mi, ~75m drive

To Coatesville Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~75/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 10m	3h 43m	4h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$20
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	6 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 — 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

87.2 mi 2h 9m

via US 209, US 22, US 222

Alternative (+5 min)

97.6 mi 2h 15m

via US 209, I 78; US 22, US 22

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