Drive or Fly: Bristol, PA to Burnside, 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–IPT. At 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 51m

Distance

133.4 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 27m

12m in the air

Air Distance

101 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bristol, PA → TTN 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IPT → Burnside, PA 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Bristol, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Burnside, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN and IPT. 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

4h 24m

2h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bristol, PA → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 156m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg → Burnside, PA 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 6 mi, ~10m drive

To Harrisburg 39 mi, ~58m 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

4h 23m

2h 50m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bristol, PA → Westampton Academy Park & Ride (MAR6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 170m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) → Burnside, PA 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 5 mi, ~10m drive

To HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 39 mi, ~58m 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	2h 51m	3h 27m	4h 24m	4h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$21	$12
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	6 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

133.4 mi 2h 50m

via I 476; PATP, I 276; PATP, I 78; US 22

Alternative (+7 min)

140.3 mi 2h 58m

via I 276; PATP, PA 61, I 176

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