Drive or Fly: Erie, PA to Sunrise Lake, 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 ERI–AVP. At 363 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 18m

Distance

363.5 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

147 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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 41m

32m in the air

Air Distance

270 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Erie, PA → ERI 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → Sunrise Lake, PA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Sunrise Lake, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 3h 37m 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

12h 44m

10h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$65

CO2

19 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Erie, PA → Erie Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 629m

Arrival 10m

Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station → Sunrise Lake, PA 85m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $65) $65

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

Stations

From Erie Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 57 mi, ~85m 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	7h 18m	3h 41m	12h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$186	$65
Carbon footprint	147 kg CO₂	69 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

363.5 mi 7h 17m

via I 86; NY 17, I 81, I 84

Alternative (+0 min)

387.6 mi 7h 18m

via I 80, I 79, I 81

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