Drive or Fly: Mendham, NJ to Hamilton, 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 EWR–EWR. At 63 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 23m

Distance

63.9 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 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 32m

6m in the air

Air Distance

48 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mendham, NJ → EWR 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Hamilton, NJ 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Mendham, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Hamilton, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWR 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

8m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mendham, NJ → Metropark Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 8m

Arrival 10m

New Brunswick Amtrak Station → Hamilton, NJ 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Metropark Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~30m drive

To New Brunswick Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~38/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	1h 23m	3h 32m	2h
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$2
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	12 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

63.9 mi 1h 23m

via I 287, GSP

Alternative (+3 min)

65.4 mi 1h 26m

via GSP, NJ 24, Garden State Parkway

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