Drive or Fly: Mount Lebanon, PA to Radnor, PA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 42m

Distance

290.7 mi

Total Cost

$90

CO2

117 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$55

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 10m

30m in the air

Air Distance

248 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Lebanon, PA → PIT 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Radnor, PA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Mount Lebanon, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

Radnor, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.4%

Cancellation

1.6%

+ Saves about 2h 32m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 22m

5h 57m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Lebanon, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 357m

Arrival 10m

King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) (KOP6) → Radnor, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To KOP6 — King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 42m	3h 10m	7h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$90	$185	$27
Carbon footprint	117 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	98% on-time

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 Jul 20, 2026.

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