Drive or Fly: Croydon, PA to Whitaker, 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 TTN–PIT. At 307 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 53m

Distance

307.6 mi

Total Cost

$103

CO2

124 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$68

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

32m in the air

Air Distance

264 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Whitaker, PA 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Croydon, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Whitaker, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 31m 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

7h 47m

6h 54m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → Cherry Hill (6CH) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 414m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Whitaker, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From 6CH — Cherry Hill 12 mi, ~18m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 6 mi, ~10m 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	5h 53m	3h 22m	7h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$103	$186	$29
Carbon footprint	124 kg CO₂	67 kg CO₂	15 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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

307.6 mi 5h 53m

via I 276; PATP, Lincoln Way, Street Road

Alternative (+39 min)

328.9 mi 6h 32m

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

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