Drive or Fly: New Kensington, PA to Abington, 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 45m

Distance

305.8 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

124 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58

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 36m

30m in the air

Air Distance

247 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Kensington, PA → PIT 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Abington, PA 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New Kensington, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Abington, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 18 mi, ~28m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 9m 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

8h 17m

6h 52m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Kensington, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 412m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia Bus Station (PHL6) → Abington, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

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

To PHL6 — Philadelphia Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~24/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 45m	3h 36m	8h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$93	$185	$28
Carbon footprint	124 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

305.8 mi 5h 44m

via I 76; PATP

Alternative (+64 min)

347.6 mi 6h 49m

via I 80, I 476; PATP, PA 286

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