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Drive or Fly: Allentown, PA to Reynolds Heights, 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–ERI. At 311 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 3m

Distance

311.8 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

126 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$69
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 59m

31m in the air

Air Distance

261 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Allentown, PA → ABE 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 31m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ERI → Reynolds Heights, PA 78m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Allentown, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive
Reynolds Heights, PA ERI — Erie International Tom Ridge Field 52 mi, ~78m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABE and ERI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 4m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 3m 3h 59m
Total cost (1 person) $104 $185
Carbon footprint 126 kg CO2 67 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
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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
311.8 mi 6h 3m

via I 80, I 78; US 22, PA 54; PA 901

Alternative (+29 min)
323.2 mi 6h 32m

via I 80, US 322, I 78; US 22

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