Drive or Fly: Scranton, PA to Auburn, PA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for AVP–ABE. At 82 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 43m
Distance
82.8 mi
Total Cost
$53
CO2
33 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 8m
7m in the air
Air Distance
60 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
15 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AVP and ABE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 43m | 3h 8m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $53 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 33 kg CO2 | 15 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 81, PA 61
via I 476; PATP, PA 443, I 81
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Scranton, PA to Auburn, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.