Drive or Fly: McMurray, PA to East Franklin, PA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PIT–MDT. At 244 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 2m
Distance
244.4 mi
Total Cost
$89
CO2
99 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 40m
23m in the air
Air Distance
194 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
49 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PIT and MDT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 2m | 3h 40m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $89 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 99 kg CO2 | 49 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 70; I 76; PATP, I 81, PA 136
via US 22, I 80; US 220, I 99; US 220
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from McMurray, PA to East Franklin, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.