Drive or Fly: Allens Corner, NJ to Lambertville, NJ?

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 TTN–TTN. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

26m

Distance

16.2 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 45m

1m in the air

Air Distance

12 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Allens Corner, NJ → TTN 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Lambertville, NJ 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Allens Corner, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Lambertville, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN 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

1h 43m

8m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Allens Corner, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 34m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 8m

Arrival 10m

Trenton → Lambertville, NJ 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 23 mi, ~34m drive

To Trenton 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~37/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 57m

1h 50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0340s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Allens Corner, NJ → Easton (Easton Bus Stop) (ESN6) 26m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Doylestown SEPTA Station (DLT6) → Lambertville, NJ 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From ESN6 — Easton (Easton Bus Stop) 17 mi, ~26m drive

To DLT6 — Doylestown SEPTA Station 11 mi, ~16m 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	26m	2h 45m	1h 43m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120	$2	$3
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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 15, 2026.

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