Drive or Fly: Pennsville, NJ to New Brunswick, 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 ILG–EWR. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 49m

Distance

89.2 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 51m

10m in the air

Air Distance

80 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pennsville, NJ → ILG 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → New Brunswick, NJ 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

New Brunswick, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 20 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ILG 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

2h 17m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pennsville, NJ → Wilmington 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

New Brunswick Amtrak Station → New Brunswick, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Wilmington 6 mi, ~10m drive

To New Brunswick Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~35/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 49m	2h 51m	2h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$16
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	21 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 — 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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