Drive or Fly: Manasquan, NJ to Passaic, 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 JFK–TEB. At 62 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 25m

Distance

62.5 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 13m

6m in the air

Air Distance

51 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manasquan, NJ → JFK 57m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Passaic, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Manasquan, NJ JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

Passaic, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and TEB. 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 15m

32m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manasquan, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 50m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 32m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Passaic, NJ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 33 mi, ~50m drive

To Newark 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 8m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manasquan, NJ → New Brunswick (Downtown) (6RU) 50m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Newark (NJ) (NWK6) → Passaic, NJ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From 6RU — New Brunswick (Downtown) 33 mi, ~50m drive

To NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 9 mi, ~13m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 25m	3h 13m	2h 15m	2h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$8	$2
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	2 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, 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

62.5 mi 1h 24m

via GSP

Shortest (+0 min)

62.5 mi 1h 25m

via GSP, NJ 21, I 95; NJTP

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