Drive or Fly: Summit Hill, PA to Philadelphia, 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 ABE–PHL. At 88 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 52m

Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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

2h 57m

9m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summit Hill, PA → ABE 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Philadelphia, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Summit Hill, PA ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Philadelphia, PA PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABE and PHL. 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

2h 52m

36m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summit Hill, PA → Exton Amtrak 86m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 36m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia → Philadelphia, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Exton Amtrak 57 mi, ~86m drive

To Philadelphia 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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	1h 52m	2h 57m	2h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$5
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	18 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: 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 16, 2026.

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