Drive or Fly: Cherry Hill, NJ to Collingswood, 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 PHL–PHL. At 4 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

4.5 mi

Total Cost

$36

CO2

2 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$1

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 32m

0m in the air

Air Distance

2 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

1 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cherry Hill, NJ → PHL 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 0m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Collingswood, NJ 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Cherry Hill, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Collingswood, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and PHL. 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 11m

9m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cherry Hill, NJ → North Philadelphia Amtrak Station 12m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 9m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia → Collingswood, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From North Philadelphia Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

To Philadelphia 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 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	7m	2h 32m	1h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$36	$120	$1
Carbon footprint	2 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	0 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 14, 2026.

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