Drive or Fly: Union City, NJ to Buena, 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–ACY. At 107 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

107.9 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 50m

12m in the air

Air Distance

100 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union City, NJ → TEB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → Buena, NJ 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Buena, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and ACY. 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 50m

1h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union City, NJ → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia → Buena, NJ 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

To Philadelphia 33 mi, ~50m 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 19m	2h 50m	2h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$17
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	25 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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