Drive or Fly: Waynesburg, 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

No scheduled commercial flights found for MGW–PHL. At 302 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 2m

Distance

302.3 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

122 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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 19m

31m in the air

Air Distance

259 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waynesburg, PA → MGW 33m

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

Waynesburg, PA MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 22 mi, ~33m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 43m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 57m

8h 35m on road

Total Cost

$31

CO2

16 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waynesburg, PA → Wheeling Bus Stop (WHL6) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 515m

Arrival 10m

Norristown (Park & Ride) (KOP6) → Haverford, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

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

Stations

From WHL6 — Wheeling Bus Stop 31 mi, ~47m drive

To KOP6 — Norristown (Park & Ride) 7 mi, ~10m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 2m	3h 19m	9h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$185	$31
Carbon footprint	122 kg CO₂	66 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: 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

302.3 mi 6h 2m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, PA 21, US 40; US 119

Alternative (+33 min)

340.3 mi 6h 35m

via I 68, I 70, I 95

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