Drive or Fly: Verona, NJ to Vineland, 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 124 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 16m

Distance

124.2 mi

Total Cost

$63

CO2

50 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$28

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 2m

12m in the air

Air Distance

102 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Verona, NJ → TEB 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → Vineland, NJ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Verona, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Vineland, NJ ACY — Atlantic City International Airport 24 mi, ~36m 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

1h 20m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

7 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Verona, NJ → Newark 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 80m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington → Vineland, NJ 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Newark 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Wilmington 0 mi, ~30m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 25m

4h on road

Total Cost

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Verona, NJ → Newark (NJ) (NWK6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 240m

Arrival 10m

Cherry Hill (6CH) → Vineland, NJ 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 6CH — Cherry Hill 0 mi, ~30m 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 16m	3h 2m	3h	5h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$63	$124	$20	$8
Carbon footprint	50 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	7 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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