Drive or Fly: Haverford, PA to Mount Carmel, 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 PHL–IPT. At 107 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 20m

Distance

107.2 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 26m

10m in the air

Air Distance

80 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverford, PA → PHL 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IPT → Mount Carmel, PA 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Haverford, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Mount Carmel, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and IPT. 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

3h 34m

1h 37m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverford, PA → Ardmore Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 97m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg → Mount Carmel, PA 67m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Ardmore Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Harrisburg 44 mi, ~67m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~72/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 20m	3h 26m	3h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$17
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	5 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

107.2 mi 2h 19m

via I 476; PATP, I 78; US 22, PA 61

Shortest (+0 min)

105.8 mi 2h 20m

via I 76; PATP, PA 61, I 176

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