Drive or Fly: Hegins, PA to McMurray, 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–PIT. At 252 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 9m

Distance

252.6 mi

Total Cost

$97

CO2

102 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 40m

23m in the air

Air Distance

190 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hegins, PA → MDT 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → McMurray, PA 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hegins, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

McMurray, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDT and PIT. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 20m

5h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hegins, PA → Harrisburg (HAR) 50m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 331m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station (PGH) → McMurray, PA 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From HAR — Harrisburg 34 mi, ~50m drive

To PGH — Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 19m

3h 45m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus N2642

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hegins, PA → Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) 50m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 225m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → McMurray, PA 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 34 mi, ~50m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~18/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 9m	3h 40m	7h 20m	5h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$97	$183	$33	$18
Carbon footprint	102 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 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 Oct 23, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

252.6 mi 5h 8m

via I 76; PATP, I 81, I 70

Alternative (+35 min)

262.2 mi 5h 44m

via US 22, I 80, I 99; US 220

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