Drive or Fly: Edison, NJ to Long Beach, 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 EWR–ACY. At 81 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 47m

Distance

81.1 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

33 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 15m

7m in the air

Air Distance

59 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edison, NJ → EWR 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → Long Beach, NJ 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Edison, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Long Beach, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWR 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 23m

20m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edison, NJ → New Brunswick Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Trenton → Long Beach, NJ 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From New Brunswick Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Trenton 49 mi, ~73m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~43/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 47m	3h 15m	2h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$122	$5
Carbon footprint	33 kg CO₂	15 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 13, 2026.

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