Drive or Fly: Beach Haven, NJ to Paterson, 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 ACY–TEB. At 109 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 25m

Distance

109 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 51m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beach Haven, NJ → ACY 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Paterson, NJ 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Beach Haven, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Paterson, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ACY and TEB. 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

3h 7m

51m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beach Haven, NJ → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 77m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 51m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Paterson, NJ 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 52 mi, ~77m drive

To Newark 13 mi, ~19m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 25m	2h 51m	3h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$12
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	4 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

109 mi 2h 24m

via GSP, NJ 72, CR 607

Alternative (+5 min)

112.4 mi 2h 29m

via GSP, NJ 21, I 95; NJTP

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Beach Haven, NJ to Paterson, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.