Drive or Fly: Cherry Ridge, PA to Erie, 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 AVP–ERI. At 334 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 59m

Distance

334.3 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

135 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

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 20m

30m in the air

Air Distance

251 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

64 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cherry Ridge, PA → AVP 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ERI → Erie, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Cherry Ridge, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

Erie, PA ERI — Erie International Tom Ridge Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AVP and ERI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 39m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 40m

9h on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

19 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cherry Ridge, PA → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 540m

Arrival 10m

Erie Amtrak Station → Erie, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

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

Stations

From Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Erie Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 59m	3h 20m	10h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$185	$63
Carbon footprint	135 kg CO₂	64 kg CO₂	19 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

334.3 mi 6h 58m

via I 86; NY 17, I 81, PA 3028

Alternative (+7 min)

372.1 mi 7h 6m

via I 80, I 79, I 81

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