Drive or Fly: Brick, NJ to Bradley Gardens, 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 57 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 18m

Distance

57.5 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

23 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 35m

5m in the air

Air Distance

44 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brick, NJ → TTN 58m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Bradley Gardens, NJ 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Brick, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 39 mi, ~58m drive

Bradley Gardens, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 22 mi, ~32m 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 56m

11m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brick, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 11m

Arrival 10m

New Brunswick Amtrak Station → Bradley Gardens, NJ 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~47m drive

To New Brunswick Amtrak Station 12 mi, ~18m 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	1h 18m	3h 35m	1h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$3
Carbon footprint	23 kg CO₂	11 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

57.5 mi 1h 18m

via NJ 18, NJ 34, NJ 70

Alternative (+3 min)

63 mi 1h 22m

via GSP, I 287

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brick, NJ to Bradley Gardens, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.