Drive or Fly: McDonald, PA to Croydon, 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 PIT–TTN. At 336 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 29m

Distance

336.2 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

136 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

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 7m

34m in the air

Air Distance

282 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McDonald, PA → PIT 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 34m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Croydon, PA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

McDonald, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Croydon, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT and TTN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 22m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 56m

8h on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

McDonald, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 480m

Arrival 10m

Westampton Academy Park & Ride (MAR6) → Croydon, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 6 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	5h 29m	3h 7m	8h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$186	$30
Carbon footprint	136 kg CO₂	72 kg CO₂	16 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

333.1 mi 6h 24m

via I 76; PATP, I 376; US 22; US 30, PA 132

Alternative (+74 min)

370.9 mi 7h 38m

via I 95, I 70, I 68; US 40

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