Drive or Fly: Barrett, PA to Bethlehem, 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–ABE. At 215 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 32m

Distance

215 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 13m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barrett, PA → DUJ 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABE → Bethlehem, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Barrett, PA DUJ — DuBois Regional Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

Bethlehem, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DUJ and ABE. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 24m

4h 6m on rail

Total Cost

$30

CO2

9 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barrett, PA → Tyrone Amtrak 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 246m

Arrival 10m

Paoli Amtrak Station → Bethlehem, PA 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From Tyrone Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Paoli Amtrak Station 41 mi, ~61m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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	3h 32m	3h 13m	6h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$181	$30
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	9 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

198.5 mi 3h 57m

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

Shortest (+0 min)

193.1 mi 3h 57m

via I 80, PA 248, PA 93

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