Drive or Fly: Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, 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 ABE–LNS. At 20 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

20.5 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 40m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamaqua, PA → ABE 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LNS → Beckville, PA 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Tamaqua, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

Beckville, PA LNS — Lancaster Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABE and LNS. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 12m

10m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamaqua, PA → Lancaster 82m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 10m

Arrival 10m

Mount Joy Amtrak → Beckville, PA 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Lancaster 54 mi, ~82m drive

To Mount Joy Amtrak 40 mi, ~60m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~93/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 48m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus 2650

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tamaqua, PA → Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) (ALL6) 44m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) (6RA) → Beckville, PA 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From ALL6 — Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) 29 mi, ~44m drive

To 6RA — Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) 26 mi, ~39m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~13/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 13 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	35m	3h 40m	3h 12m	2h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$2	$3
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

20.5 mi 35m

via US 209

Alternative (+6 min)

22.5 mi 41m

via PA 443

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