Drive or Fly: Medford, NJ to Cherry Hill, 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–PHL. At 12 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

19m

Distance

12.9 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 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 52m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Medford, NJ → PHL 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Cherry Hill, NJ 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Medford, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Cherry Hill, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL and PHL. 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 24m

12m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Medford, NJ → Cornwells Heights Amtrak 20m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 12m

Arrival 10m

North Philadelphia Amtrak Station → Cherry Hill, NJ 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Cornwells Heights Amtrak 14 mi, ~20m drive

To North Philadelphia Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	19m	2h 52m	1h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$2
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	3 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 13, 2026.

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