Drive or Fly: Croydon, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, 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–AVP. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 36m

Distance

93.9 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 33m

9m in the air

Air Distance

74 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → Pocono Ranch Lands, PA 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Pocono Ranch Lands, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN and AVP. 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 57m

51m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Croydon, PA → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 51m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Pocono Ranch Lands, PA 76m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 3 mi, ~10m drive

To Newark 51 mi, ~76m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− 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 36m	3h 33m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$12
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	19 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

93.9 mi 2h 36m

via NJ 31, US 46, I 295

Alternative (+4 min)

95.9 mi 2h 40m

via NJ 31, US 46, US 209

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Croydon, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.