Drive or Fly: Reading, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, 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 LNS–AVP. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 24m

Distance

93.6 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 49m

9m in the air

Air Distance

77 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Reading, PA → LNS 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AVP → Pocono Ranch Lands, PA 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Reading, PA LNS — Lancaster Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Pocono Ranch Lands, PA AVP — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LNS 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

4h 43m

2h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Reading, PA → Coatesville Amtrak 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Pocono Ranch Lands, PA 76m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Coatesville Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Newark 51 mi, ~76m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~69/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 24m	3h 49m	4h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$20
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	6 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

93.6 mi 2h 24m

via PA 33, US 209, US 22

Alternative (+6 min)

104.3 mi 2h 30m

via I 78; US 22, PA 33, US 209

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Reading, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.