Drive or Fly: Biglerville, PA to Allentown, 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 HGR–ABE. At 116 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 30m

Distance

116 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 7m

12m in the air

Air Distance

104 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biglerville, PA → HGR 45m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABE → Allentown, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Biglerville, PA HGR — Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field 30 mi, ~45m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HGR 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 41m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biglerville, PA → Harrisburg 45m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Paoli Amtrak Station → Allentown, PA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Harrisburg 30 mi, ~45m drive

To Paoli Amtrak Station 39 mi, ~59m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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 30m	3h 7m	3h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$15
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	4 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

116 mi 2h 29m

via I 78; US 22, US 15, I 81

Alternative (+15 min)

125.6 mi 2h 45m

via I 76; PATP, US 222, US 15

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