Drive or Fly: Honesdale, PA to Erie, 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 AVP–ERI. At 328 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 28m

Distance

328 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

133 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

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 24m

30m in the air

Air Distance

251 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

64 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Honesdale, PA → AVP 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ERI → Erie, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Honesdale, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AVP and ERI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 4m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 40m

9h on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

19 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Honesdale, PA → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 540m

Arrival 10m

Erie Amtrak Station → Erie, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

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

Stations

From Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Erie Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 28m	3h 24m	10h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$185	$63
Carbon footprint	133 kg CO₂	64 kg CO₂	19 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 13, 2026.

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