Drive or Fly: Caldwell, NJ to Trenton, 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 TEB–TTN. At 70 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 23m

Distance

70.6 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 33m

6m in the air

Air Distance

50 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Caldwell, NJ → TEB 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TTN → Trenton, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Caldwell, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Trenton, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB 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 39m

35m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Caldwell, NJ → Newark 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Trenton → Trenton, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Newark 9 mi, ~14m drive

To Trenton 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~83/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 24m

1h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0310

Door-to-Door Timeline

Caldwell, NJ → Newark (NJ) (NWK6) 14m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Westampton Academy Park & Ride (MAR6) → Trenton, NJ 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 9 mi, ~14m drive

To MAR6 — Westampton Academy Park & Ride 13 mi, ~20m 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	1h 23m	2h 33m	1h 39m	2h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$9	$7
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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 12, 2026.

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