Drive or Fly: Haddonfield, NJ to South 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 PHL–ACY. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

51m

Distance

39.6 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 56m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haddonfield, NJ → PHL 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → South Vineland, NJ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Haddonfield, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHL 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 6m

22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haddonfield, NJ → Philadelphia 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 22m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington → South Vineland, NJ 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Philadelphia 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Wilmington 34 mi, ~51m 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	51m	2h 56m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

39.6 mi 51m

via NJ 55, NJ 41; CR 573

Alternative (+4 min)

40.1 mi 55m

via NJ 73, CR 655, NJ 73; CR 561 Spur

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Haddonfield, NJ to South Vineland, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.