Drive or Fly: Marlton, NJ to Jersey City, 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 PHL–EWR. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 39m

Distance

79.5 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 45m

9m in the air

Air Distance

73 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marlton, NJ → PHL 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Jersey City, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Marlton, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Jersey City, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL 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

51m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marlton, NJ → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 51m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Jersey City, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Newark 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 40m

1h 55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2602

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marlton, NJ → Cherry Hill (6CH) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 115m

Arrival 10m

New York (Hudson Yards) (6NYY) → Jersey City, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From 6CH — Cherry Hill 7 mi, ~10m drive

To 6NYY — New York (Hudson Yards) 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 39m	2h 45m	2h	2h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$12	$9
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	5 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 13, 2026.

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