Drive or Fly: McMurray, PA to Whitehall, 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 PIT–MDT. At 193 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 34m

Distance

193.3 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

78 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

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 34m

19m in the air

Air Distance

161 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → PIT 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDT → Whitehall, PA 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

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

Whitehall, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 49m

4h 30m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0430

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 270m

Arrival 10m

York Bus Stop (YKK6) → Whitehall, PA 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

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

To YKK6 — York Bus Stop 24 mi, ~35m 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	4h 34m	3h 34m	5h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$19
Carbon footprint	78 kg CO₂	41 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: 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

193.3 mi 4h 33m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, US 30, PA 136

Alternative (+5 min)

201 mi 4h 38m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, US 30, PA 997

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