Drive or Fly: Bensalem, PA to East Norriton, 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 TTN–PHL. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

38m

Distance

26.4 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

2h 53m

2m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bensalem, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → East Norriton, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Bensalem, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

East Norriton, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN 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

55m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bensalem, PA → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore Amtrak Station → East Norriton, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Ardmore Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 43m

1h 55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bensalem, PA → Westampton Academy Park & Ride (MAR6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 115m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 9 mi, ~13m drive

To KOP6 — Norristown (Park & Ride) 5 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	38m	2h 53m	2h	2h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$4	$3
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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, 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 13, 2026.

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