Drive or Fly: Sugarcreek, PA to Emlenton, 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–DUJ. At 31 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

31.1 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 17m

2m in the air

Air Distance

19 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sugarcreek, PA → ERI 72m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DUJ → Emlenton, PA 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Sugarcreek, PA ERI — Erie International Tom Ridge Field 48 mi, ~72m drive

Emlenton, PA DUJ — DuBois Regional Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ERI and DUJ. 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 50m

1h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0440s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sugarcreek, PA → Meadville (Quick Mart) (MDV6) 31m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 65m

Arrival 10m

New Castle Park & Ride (NCW6) → Emlenton, PA 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From MDV6 — Meadville (Quick Mart) 21 mi, ~31m drive

To NCW6 — New Castle Park & Ride 33 mi, ~49m 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	46m	4h 17m	2h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	5 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

31.1 mi 46m

via PA 8, I 80, PA 308

Shortest (+0 min)

29.3 mi 46m

via PA 38, US 322

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