Drive or Fly: Clifton, NJ to Ship Bottom, 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–ACY. At 99 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 8m

Distance

99.7 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

40 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 57m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clifton, NJ → TEB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → Ship Bottom, NJ 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Ship Bottom, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and ACY. 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 43m

35m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clifton, NJ → Newark 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Trenton → Ship Bottom, NJ 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Newark 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Trenton 50 mi, ~75m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 8m	2h 57m	2h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	40 kg CO₂	21 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 — 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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