Drive or Fly: Bald Eagle, 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 LNS–PHL. At 76 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 7m

Distance

76.9 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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

7m in the air

Air Distance

62 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bald Eagle, PA → LNS 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Bald Eagle, PA LNS — Lancaster Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LNS and PHL. 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

2h 18m

57m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bald Eagle, PA → Lancaster 31m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 57m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore Amtrak Station → Haverford, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Lancaster 21 mi, ~31m drive

To Ardmore Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~68/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 7m	3h	2h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$122	$11
Carbon footprint	31 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	3 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

76.9 mi 2h 6m

via US 1, PA 372, PA 926

Shortest (+2 min)

76.8 mi 2h 8m

via US 30, PA 372, US 202

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