Drive or Fly: Radnor, PA to Mount Lebanon, 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–PIT. At 291 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 44m

Distance

291.2 mi

Total Cost

$100

CO2

118 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$65

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 10m

30m in the air

Air Distance

248 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Radnor, PA → PHL 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Mount Lebanon, PA 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Radnor, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

Mount Lebanon, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 34m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 45m

6h on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Radnor, PA → Norristown (Park & Ride) (KOP6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 360m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Mount Lebanon, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From KOP6 — Norristown (Park & Ride) 3 mi, ~10m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 7 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 44m	3h 10m	6h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$100	$185	$27
Carbon footprint	118 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	14 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 12, 2026.

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