Drive or Fly: Marshallton, PA to Haverford, 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 IPT–PHL. At 112 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 28m

Distance

112.4 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 21m

10m in the air

Air Distance

85 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marshallton, PA → IPT 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Haverford, PA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Marshallton, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IPT and PHL. 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 12m

1h 32m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

7 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marshallton, PA → Harrisburg 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 92m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore Amtrak Station → Haverford, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Harrisburg 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Ardmore Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~68/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 5m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marshallton, PA → Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Norristown (Park & Ride) (KOP6) → Haverford, PA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To KOP6 — Norristown (Park & Ride) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 28m	3h 21m	3h 12m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$123	$17	$9
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	7 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

112.4 mi 2h 28m

via I 476; PATP, I 78; US 22, PA 901

Shortest (+0 min)

110.7 mi 2h 28m

via I 76; PATP, PA 61, PA 901

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