Drive or Fly: Erie, PA to Braddock Hills, 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 ERI–PIT. At 136 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 42m

Distance

136.3 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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

2h 54m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Erie, PA → ERI 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Braddock Hills, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Erie, PA ERI — Erie International Tom Ridge Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

Braddock Hills, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ERI and PIT. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 15m

3h 30m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0440s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Erie, PA → Erie (Erie Bus Stop) (ERI6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 210m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Braddock Hills, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From ERI6 — Erie (Erie Bus Stop) 1 mi, ~10m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 7 mi, ~10m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 42m	2h 54m	4h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$13
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	7 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: 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 18, 2026.

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