Drive or Fly: East Side, PA to Summit Hill, 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–ABE. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

45m

Distance

26.5 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 9m

2m in the air

Air Distance

17 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Side, PA → AVP 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABE → Summit Hill, PA 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

East Side, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Summit Hill, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AVP 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

4h 1m

7m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Side, PA → Paoli Amtrak Station 108m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 7m

Arrival 10m

Exton Amtrak → Summit Hill, PA 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Paoli Amtrak Station 72 mi, ~108m drive

To Exton Amtrak 57 mi, ~86m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 52m

2h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0340s

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Side, PA → Mount Pocono (Martz Express) (MOC6) 33m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 135m

Arrival 10m

Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) (ALL6) → Summit Hill, PA 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From MOC6 — Mount Pocono (Martz Express) 22 mi, ~33m drive

To ALL6 — Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) 26 mi, ~39m 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	45m	3h 9m	4h 1m	3h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$2	$4
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	0 kg CO₂	2 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

26.5 mi 45m

via Lehigh Gorge Drive

Alternative (+5 min)

30.4 mi 50m

via PA 903, I 476; PATP, PA 940

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.