Drive or Fly: Polk, PA to Barkeyville, 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 ERI–PIT. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

16.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 33m

1m in the air

Air Distance

12 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Polk, PA → ERI 77m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Barkeyville, PA 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Polk, PA ERI — Erie International Tom Ridge Field 51 mi, ~77m drive

Barkeyville, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 50 mi, ~75m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ERI and PIT. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 35m

1h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0440s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Polk, PA → Meadville (Quick Mart) (MDV6) 33m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 65m

Arrival 10m

New Castle Park & Ride (NCW6) → Barkeyville, PA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From MDV6 — Meadville (Quick Mart) 22 mi, ~33m drive

To NCW6 — New Castle Park & Ride 22 mi, ~32m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	24m	4h 33m	2h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120	$5
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 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: 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

16.8 mi 24m

via PA 8

Alternative (+6 min)

21.8 mi 30m

via PA 965, I 80, PA 173

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