Drive or Fly: Trevorton, PA to Croydon, 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–TTN. At 134 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 52m

Distance

134.2 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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 26m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trevorton, PA → IPT 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Croydon, PA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Trevorton, PA IPT — Williamsport Regional Airport 34 mi, ~52m drive

Croydon, PA TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IPT and TTN. 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 7m

2h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trevorton, PA → Harrisburg 56m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 141m

Arrival 10m

Cornwells Heights Amtrak → Croydon, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Harrisburg 37 mi, ~56m drive

To Cornwells Heights Amtrak 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 11m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trevorton, PA → Harrisburg Bus Station (HBG6) 56m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Westampton Academy Park & Ride (MAR6) → Croydon, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From HBG6 — Harrisburg Bus Station 37 mi, ~56m drive

To MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 6 mi, ~10m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 52m	3h 26m	4h 7m	5h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$21	$12
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	6 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, 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

134.2 mi 2h 51m

via I 476; PATP, I 78; US 22, I 276; PATP

Alternative (+8 min)

140.3 mi 2h 59m

via I 76; PATP, PA 61, PA 901

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