Drive or Fly: Saxonburg, PA to Haverford, 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 58m

Distance

310.9 mi

Total Cost

$94

CO2

126 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$59

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 27m

29m in the air

Air Distance

243 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

62 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saxonburg, PA → PIT 43m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Saxonburg, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive

Haverford, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.4%

Cancellation

1.6%

+ Saves about 2h 31m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	5h 58m	3h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$94	$185
Carbon footprint	126 kg CO₂	62 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

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

310.9 mi 5h 58m

via I 76; PATP, PA 28, PA 320

Alternative (+50 min)

346 mi 6h 48m

via I 80; PA 28 Truck, I 476; PATP, PA 28; PA 66

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