Drive or Fly: Hatfield, PA to Altoona, 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 MGW–AOO. At 116 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 30m

Distance

116.4 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 2m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hatfield, PA → MGW 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AOO → Altoona, PA 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Hatfield, PA MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 19 mi, ~28m drive

Altoona, PA AOO — Altoona Blair County Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGW and AOO. 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

3h 52m

2h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0400s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hatfield, PA → Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr (GSG6) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 150m

Arrival 10m

Altoona Bus Station (ALT6) → Altoona, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From GSG6 — Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr 31 mi, ~47m drive

To ALT6 — Altoona Bus Station 0 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 30m	3h 2m	3h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	21 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: 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

116.4 mi 2h 30m

via US 22, US 119, PA Tpke 66

Alternative (+0 min)

123.4 mi 2h 30m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, I 99; US 220, US 119

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