Drive or Fly: Headlee Heights, PA to Jefferson, 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–MGW. At 13 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

22m

Distance

13.2 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 51m

1m in the air

Air Distance

9 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Headlee Heights, PA → MGW 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MGW → Jefferson, PA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Headlee Heights, PA MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 12 mi, ~18m drive

Jefferson, PA MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGW and MGW. 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 15m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0400s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Headlee Heights, PA → Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr (GSG6) 61m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Jefferson, PA 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From GSG6 — Greensburg Westmoreland Transit Ctr 41 mi, ~61m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 36 mi, ~54m 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	22m	2h 51m	3h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$3
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 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 16, 2026.

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