Drive or Fly: Bethlehem, PA to Hopewell, 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 ABE–ILG. At 81 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 17m

Distance

81.1 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

33 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 52m

8m in the air

Air Distance

68 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bethlehem, PA → ABE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ILG → Hopewell, PA 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Hopewell, PA ILG — Wilmington Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABE and ILG. 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 25m

24m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bethlehem, PA → Paoli Amtrak Station 61m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 24m

Arrival 10m

Parkesburg Amtrak → Hopewell, PA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Paoli Amtrak Station 41 mi, ~61m drive

To Parkesburg Amtrak 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~93/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 17m	2h 52m	2h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$5
Carbon footprint	33 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	1 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 12, 2026.

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