Drive or Fly: Clifton, NJ to Red Bank, 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–EWR. At 48 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 7m

Distance

48.5 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

20 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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 50m

4m in the air

Air Distance

36 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clifton, NJ → TEB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Red Bank, NJ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Clifton, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Red Bank, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB 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

1h 37m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clifton, NJ → Newark 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

Metropark Amtrak Station → Red Bank, NJ 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Newark 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Metropark Amtrak Station 21 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~49/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	1h 7m	2h 50m	1h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	20 kg CO₂	9 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

48.5 mi 1h 7m

via GSP, Garden State Parkway

Alternative (+4 min)

52.2 mi 1h 12m

via I 95; NJTP, GSP, NJ 3

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clifton, NJ to Red Bank, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.