Drive or Fly: Haverford, PA to Boiling Springs, 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 PHL–MDT. At 110 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 16m

Distance

110.3 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 56m

12m in the air

Air Distance

97 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverford, PA → PHL 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDT → Boiling Springs, PA 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Boiling Springs, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and MDT. 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

2h 50m

1h 37m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverford, PA → Ardmore Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 97m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg → Boiling Springs, PA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Ardmore Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Harrisburg 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~72/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 38m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverford, PA → King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) (KOP6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) → Boiling Springs, PA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From KOP6 — King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) 7 mi, ~10m drive

To HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 15 mi, ~23m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 16m	2h 56m	2h 50m	2h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$17	$9
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	25 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	5 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 Apr 21, 2026.

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