Drive or Fly: Bensalem, PA to Jefferson Hills, 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–PIT. At 304 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 48m

Distance

304.2 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

123 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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 25m

32m in the air

Air Distance

263 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bensalem, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Jefferson Hills, PA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Jefferson Hills, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN and PIT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 23m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 10m

7h 15m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 435m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Jefferson Hills, PA 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

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

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 11 mi, ~17m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 48m	3h 25m	8h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$186	$30
Carbon footprint	123 kg CO₂	67 kg CO₂	16 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: 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 15, 2026.

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