Drive or Fly: Little Falls, NJ to Union, 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 TEB–EWR. At 15 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

23m

Distance

15.4 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

2h 23m

1m in the air

Air Distance

12 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Little Falls, NJ → TEB 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Union, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Little Falls, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Union, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and EWR. 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

1h 8m

4m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Little Falls, NJ → Newark 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 4m

Arrival 10m

Newark Liberty International Airport → Union, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From Newark 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Newark Liberty International Airport 4 mi, ~10m 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	23m	2h 23m	1h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$1
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	0 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

15.4 mi 23m

via GSP

Alternative (+5 min)

19.9 mi 28m

via NJ 21, GSP, NJ 3

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