Drive or Fly: Quinton, NJ to Clifton, 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–TEB. At 130 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 41m

Distance

130.2 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

53 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 44m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quinton, NJ → ILG 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Clifton, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Quinton, NJ ILG — Wilmington Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Clifton, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ILG and TEB. 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 37m

1h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quinton, NJ → Wilmington 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 81m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Clifton, NJ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Wilmington 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Newark 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~79/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 26m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0355

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quinton, NJ → Wilmington Bus Station (WIL6) 23m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Newark (NJ) (NWK6) → Clifton, NJ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From WIL6 — Wilmington Bus Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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	2h 41m	2h 44m	2h 37m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$20	$11
Carbon footprint	53 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	6 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, 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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