Drive or Fly: McMurray, PA to Bushkill, 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–ABE. At 323 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 54m

Distance

323.6 mi

Total Cost

$106

CO2

131 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$71

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 55m

33m in the air

Air Distance

272 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → PIT 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABE → Bushkill, PA 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

McMurray, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Bushkill, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 59m 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

11h 14m

9h on rail

Total Cost

$61

CO2

18 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 540m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Bushkill, PA 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $61) $61

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

Stations

From Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

To Newark 50 mi, ~75m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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	6h 54m	3h 55m	11h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$106	$186	$61
Carbon footprint	131 kg CO₂	69 kg CO₂	18 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

323.6 mi 6h 54m

via I 80; US 220, US 22, I 99; US 220

Alternative (+11 min)

335.4 mi 7h 6m

via I 70; I 76; PATP, I 78; US 22, I 81

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