Drive or Fly: Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, 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 DUJ–PHL. At 273 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 19m

Distance

273.5 mi

Total Cost

$87

CO2

110 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$52

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

2h 48m

24m in the air

Air Distance

200 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

51 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Treasure Lake, PA → DUJ 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Upper Darby, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Treasure Lake, PA DUJ — DuBois Regional Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Upper Darby, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DUJ and PHL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 31m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 18m

4h 38m on rail

Total Cost

$34

CO2

16 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Treasure Lake, PA → Tyrone Amtrak (TYR) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 278m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia (PHL) → Upper Darby, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

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

Stations

From TYR — Tyrone Amtrak 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PHL — Philadelphia 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 30m

5h 5m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Treasure Lake, PA → Tyrone Bus Stop (TYN6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 305m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia Bus Station (PHL6) → Upper Darby, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From TYN6 — Tyrone Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

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

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 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	5h 19m	2h 48m	6h 18m	6h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$87	$183	$34	$19
Carbon footprint	110 kg CO₂	51 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	16 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 Jul 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

273.5 mi 5h 18m

via I 80, I 476; PATP, I 476

Shortest (+6 min)

254 mi 5h 25m

via I 76; PATP, US 322; PA 144 Truck, US 322

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.