Drive or Fly: East McKeesport, PA to Haverford, 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 LBE–PHL. At 278 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 21m

Distance

278.4 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

112 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 18m

29m in the air

Air Distance

239 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

61 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East McKeesport, PA → LBE 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

East McKeesport, PA LBE — Arnold Palmer Regional Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

Haverford, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LBE and PHL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 3m 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 18m

5h 53m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East McKeesport, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 353m

Arrival 10m

King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) (KOP6) → Haverford, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To KOP6 — King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~27/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 21m	3h 18m	7h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$104	$185	$27
Carbon footprint	112 kg CO₂	61 kg CO₂	16 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 25, 2026.

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