Drive or Fly: Vineland, NJ to New Providence, 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 ACY–EWR. At 104 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 26m

Distance

104.6 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 5m

11m in the air

Air Distance

90 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineland, NJ → ACY 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → New Providence, NJ 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

New Providence, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ACY 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 52m

1h 8m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineland, NJ → Wilmington 49m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 68m

Arrival 10m

Metropark Amtrak Station → New Providence, NJ 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Wilmington 33 mi, ~49m drive

To Metropark Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~26/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 36m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus 2651

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineland, NJ → Cherry Hill (6CH) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Newark (NJ) (NWK6) → New Providence, NJ 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From 6CH — Cherry Hill 32 mi, ~47m drive

To NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 13 mi, ~19m 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 26m	3h 5m	2h 52m	5h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$124	$17	$8
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	4 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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