Drive or Fly: Pittsburgh, PA to East Berwick, 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–AVP. At 235 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 54m

Distance

235.6 mi

Total Cost

$87

CO2

95 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$52

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 31m

24m in the air

Air Distance

202 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pittsburgh, PA → PIT 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → East Berwick, PA 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pittsburgh, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

East Berwick, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 53m

5h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pittsburgh, PA → Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 325m

Arrival 10m

Harrisburg → East Berwick, PA 98m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Harrisburg 65 mi, ~98m 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 54m	3h 31m	7h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$87	$183	$33
Carbon footprint	95 kg CO₂	52 kg CO₂	10 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

235.6 mi 4h 54m

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

Alternative (+7 min)

249.2 mi 5h 1m

via I 80; PA 28 Truck, PA 28, PA 28; PA 66

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