Drive or Fly: South Union, PA to Dexter, 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 IPT–ELM. At 35 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 5m

Distance

35.9 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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 36m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Union, PA → IPT 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELM → Dexter, PA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

South Union, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

Dexter, PA ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 40 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IPT and ELM. 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 37m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2686

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Union, PA → Elmira (ELM6) 56m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Corning (COC6) → Dexter, PA 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From ELM6 — Elmira 37 mi, ~56m drive

To COC6 — Corning 34 mi, ~51m 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	1h 5m	3h 36m	2h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

35.9 mi 1h 4m

via PA 660, Ogdensburg Road, North Williamson Road

Shortest (+0 min)

34.2 mi 1h 5m

via PA 414, PA 287

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