Drive or Fly: Abington, PA to Lehman, 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 PHL–MDT. At 111 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 27m

Distance

111.3 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 14m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Abington, PA → PHL 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDT → Lehman, PA 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Abington, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 18 mi, ~28m drive

Lehman, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and MDT. 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 31m

2h 3m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Abington, PA → North Philadelphia Amtrak Station 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 123m

Arrival 10m

Elizabethtown Amtrak Station → Lehman, PA 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From North Philadelphia Amtrak Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Elizabethtown Amtrak Station 23 mi, ~35m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 27m	3h 14m	3h 31m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$16
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	5 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 — 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 12, 2026.

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