Drive or Fly: Damascus, PA to Pine Mill, 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 AVP–AVP. At 15 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

15.7 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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

4h 4m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Damascus, PA → AVP 63m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → Pine Mill, PA 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

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

Pine Mill, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AVP 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

4h 2m

14m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Damascus, PA → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 87m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 14m

Arrival 10m

Rhinecliff Amtrak Station → Pine Mill, PA 101m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 58 mi, ~87m drive

To Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 67 mi, ~101m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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 12 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	31m	4h 4m	4h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$3
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

15.7 mi 30m

via PA 371, Pine Mill Road

Alternative (+6 min)

20.1 mi 37m

via PA 371, PA 191

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