Drive or Fly: East Hanover, PA to Waldeck, 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 MDT–LNS. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

22.3 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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

2h 42m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hanover, PA → MDT 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LNS → Waldeck, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

East Hanover, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Waldeck, PA LNS — Lancaster Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDT 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

1h 49m

23m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hanover, PA → Middletown 24m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 23m

Arrival 10m

Lancaster → Waldeck, PA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Middletown 16 mi, ~24m drive

To Lancaster 15 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~68/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 33m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

FlixBus N2642

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hanover, PA → Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) (6RA) → Waldeck, PA 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

To 6RA — Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) 21 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 trips per week

− 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	39m	2h 42m	1h 49m	2h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$5	$6
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	3 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, 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

22.3 mi 38m

via PA 934, PA 897

Alternative (+1 min)

31.5 mi 40m

via PA 501, I 78

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