Drive or Fly: Brick, NJ to Laurence Harbor, 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–EWR. At 34 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

34.4 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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

3m in the air

Air Distance

28 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brick, NJ → TTN 58m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Laurence Harbor, NJ 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Laurence Harbor, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN and EWR. 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 1m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brick, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

Metropark Amtrak Station → Laurence Harbor, NJ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

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

To Metropark Amtrak Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~36/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	43m	3h 26m	2h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	7 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

34.4 mi 42m

via GSP, NJ 35

Shortest (+4 min)

32.8 mi 46m

via NJ 34, NJ 70

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