Drive or Fly: Bensalem, PA to Penn 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 309 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 47m

Distance

309.3 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

125 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 23m

31m in the air

Air Distance

259 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bensalem, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Penn Hills, PA 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Penn Hills, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 24m 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 6m

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) → Penn Hills, PA 13m

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 9 mi, ~13m 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 47m	3h 23m	8h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$104	$185	$30
Carbon footprint	125 kg CO₂	66 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 13, 2026.

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