Drive or Fly: Emsworth, PA to Scranton, PA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PIT–AVP. At 290 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h
Distance
290.1 mi
Total Cost
$99
CO2
117 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 50m
29m in the air
Air Distance
239 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
61 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PIT and AVP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h | 2h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $99 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 117 kg CO2 | 61 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 80; US 220, US 22, I 99; US 220
via I 80; PA 28 Truck, PA 28, PA 28; PA 66
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Emsworth, PA to Scranton, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.