Drive or Fly: Lock Haven, PA to Bensalem, 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 IPT–TTN. At 203 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 48m

Distance

203 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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 21m

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lock Haven, PA → IPT 42m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Bensalem, PA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lock Haven, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

Bensalem, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IPT and TTN. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 16m

4h 50m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

FlixBus 2642

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lock Haven, PA → State College Regional Airport (SCA6) 43m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 290m

Arrival 10m

Cherry Hill (6CH) → Bensalem, PA 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From SCA6 — State College Regional Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive

To 6CH — Cherry Hill 12 mi, ~18m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 48m	3h 21m	6h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$181	$18
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	9 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 Apr 21, 2026.

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