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Drive or Fly: Ellwood City, 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

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 12m

Distance

329 mi

Total Cost

$97

CO2

133 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$62
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 26m

32m in the air

Air Distance

269 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ellwood City, PA → PIT 39m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 32m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Ellwood City, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive
Haverford, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 46m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 12m 3h 26m
Total cost (1 person) $97 $186
Carbon footprint 133 kg CO2 69 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
329 mi 6h 11m

via I 76; PATP, PA 320, I 76

Alternative (+50 min)
373.6 mi 7h 2m

via I 80, I 476; PATP, I 79

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