Drive or Fly: South Strabane, 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 48m

Distance

298.8 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

121 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

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 23m

31m in the air

Air Distance

258 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Strabane, PA → PIT 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

South Strabane, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

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

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.0%

Cancellation

5.0%

+ Saves about 2h 25m 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 18m

5h 53m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Strabane, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 353m

Arrival 10m

King of Prussia Park & Ride (King of Prussia Rd) (KOP6) → Haverford, 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

~27/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 48m	3h 23m	7h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$185	$27
Carbon footprint	121 kg CO₂	66 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	95% 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 Oct 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

298.8 mi 5h 48m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, I 70, PA 320

Alternative (+60 min)

333.7 mi 6h 48m

via I 70, I 68; US 40, I 95

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