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Drive or Fly: Pittsburgh, PA to Rush, 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–BGM. At 276 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 7m

Distance

276.1 mi

Total Cost

$96

CO2

112 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$61
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 30m

27m in the air

Air Distance

226 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

58 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pittsburgh, PA → PIT 19m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 27m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
BGM → Rush, PA 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pittsburgh, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive
Rush, PA BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 30 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT and BGM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 37m compared to driving
+ 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 7m 3h 30m
Total cost (1 person) $96 $184
Carbon footprint 112 kg CO2 58 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
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
276.1 mi 6h 6m

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

Alternative (+7 min)
289.7 mi 6h 13m

via I 80; PA 28 Truck, US 220, PA 28

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