Drive or Fly: Hammonton, NJ to Vineland, 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 ACY–ACY. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

24m

Distance

17.3 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hammonton, NJ → ACY 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → Vineland, NJ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hammonton, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Vineland, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ACY 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 36m

22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hammonton, NJ → Philadelphia 45m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 22m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington → Vineland, NJ 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Philadelphia 30 mi, ~45m drive

To Wilmington 33 mi, ~49m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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	24m	3h 4m	2h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	4 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

17.3 mi 23m

via NJ 54; CR 561, CR 540

Alternative (+3 min)

18 mi 26m

via NJ 54; CR 561, CR 672

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