Drive or Fly: Moundsville, WV to Charles Town, WV?

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–HGR. At 238 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 45m

Distance

238 mi

Total Cost

$88

CO2

96 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$53

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

4h 16m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moundsville, WV → PIT 72m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HGR → Charles Town, WV 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Moundsville, WV PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 48 mi, ~72m drive

Charles Town, WV HGR — Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field 30 mi, ~45m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT and HGR. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 23m

6h 11m on rail

Total Cost

$29

CO2

8 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moundsville, WV → Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 81m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 371m

Arrival 10m

Harpers Ferry Amtrak → Charles Town, WV 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 54 mi, ~81m drive

To Harpers Ferry Amtrak 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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

− 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	4h 45m	4h 16m	8h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$88	$181	$29
Carbon footprint	96 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

238 mi 4h 45m

via I 68, US 250, MD 51

Alternative (+23 min)

252 mi 5h 8m

via I 70, I 70; I 76; PATP, I 81

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Moundsville, WV to Charles Town, WV with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.