Drive or Fly: Franklin Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TEB–EWR. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
39m
Distance
28.7 mi
Total Cost
$41
CO2
12 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 33m
2m in the air
Air Distance
20 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TEB and EWR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 39m | 2h 33m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $41 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 12 kg CO2 | 5 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via NJ 21, NJ 208
via GSP, CR 675
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Newark, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.