Drive or Fly: Paterson, NJ to Pennsville, 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–ILG. At 124 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 35m

Distance

124.5 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

50 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27

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 34m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paterson, NJ → TEB 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ILG → Pennsville, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Paterson, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Pennsville, NJ ILG — Wilmington Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and ILG. 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 29m

1h 20m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paterson, NJ → Newark 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 80m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington → Pennsville, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Newark 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Wilmington 6 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	2h 35m	2h 34m	2h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$62	$124	$20
Carbon footprint	50 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	6 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

124.5 mi 2h 34m

via NJTP, I 95; NJTP, GSP

Alternative (+10 min)

126 mi 2h 45m

via NJTP, US 1, GSP

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