Drive or Fly: Newport, 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 MDT–TTN. At 143 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 26m

Distance

143.7 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

58 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 16m

14m in the air

Air Distance

120 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newport, PA → MDT 41m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Croydon, PA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Newport, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 28 mi, ~41m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDT and TTN. 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 41m

2h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newport, PA → Harrisburg 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 141m

Arrival 10m

Cornwells Heights Amtrak → Croydon, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Harrisburg 20 mi, ~30m drive

To Cornwells Heights Amtrak 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 45m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 20 mi, ~30m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 26m	3h 16m	3h 41m	4h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$21	$12
Carbon footprint	58 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	6 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

143.7 mi 2h 51m

via I 76; PATP, US 22; US 322, US 322

Alternative (+22 min)

159.2 mi 3h 13m

via I 78; US 22, I 476; PATP, US 22; US 322

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