Drive or Fly: Croydon, PA to Millersburg, 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–MDT. At 141 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 52m

Distance

141.1 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

57 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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 14m

14m in the air

Air Distance

113 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDT → Millersburg, PA 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Millersburg, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN and MDT. 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 55m

2h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 156m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg → Millersburg, PA 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 3 mi, ~10m drive

To Harrisburg 20 mi, ~29m 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

3h 54m

2h 50m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 170m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) → Millersburg, PA 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 6 mi, ~10m drive

To HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 20 mi, ~29m 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 52m	3h 14m	3h 55m	3h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$21	$12
Carbon footprint	57 kg CO₂	29 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 12, 2026.

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