Drive or Fly: Greenwich, NJ to Deerfield, 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 DOV–ILG. At 14 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 4m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwich, NJ → DOV 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ILG → Deerfield, NJ 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Greenwich, NJ DOV — Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base 19 mi, ~29m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DOV and ILG. 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 11m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0355

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwich, NJ → Dover (7-Eleven) (DOV6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From DOV6 — Dover (7-Eleven) 18 mi, ~27m drive

To WIL6 — Wilmington Bus Station 22 mi, ~34m 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	24m	3h 4m	2h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$4
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 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 15, 2026.

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