Drive or Fly: Philadelphia, PA to Cresco, 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 PHL–AVP. At 115 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 26m

Distance

115.1 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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

2h 59m

10m in the air

Air Distance

83 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Philadelphia, PA → PHL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → Cresco, PA 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Philadelphia, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Cresco, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and AVP. 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 16m

52m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Philadelphia, PA → Philadelphia 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 52m

Arrival 10m

New Brunswick Amtrak Station → Cresco, PA 94m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Philadelphia 1 mi, ~10m drive

To New Brunswick Amtrak Station 63 mi, ~94m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~35/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 26m	2h 59m	3h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$123	$11
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	3 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 15, 2026.

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