Drive or Fly: Deerfield, NJ to Maurice River, 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 ILG–DOV. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

48m

Distance

27 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 14m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Deerfield, NJ → ILG 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DOV → Maurice River, NJ 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Deerfield, NJ ILG — Wilmington Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

Maurice River, NJ DOV — Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ILG and DOV. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 24m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0355

Door-to-Door Timeline

Deerfield, NJ → Wilmington Bus Station (WIL6) 34m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Dover (7-Eleven) (DOV6) → Maurice River, NJ 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From WIL6 — Wilmington Bus Station 22 mi, ~34m drive

To DOV6 — Dover (7-Eleven) 27 mi, ~40m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	48m	3h 14m	2h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	2 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: 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

27 mi 48m

via CR 553, NJ 77

Alternative (+1 min)

28.5 mi 49m

via NJ 49, CR 555, NJ 77

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Deerfield, NJ to Maurice River, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.