Drive or Fly: Mahwah, NJ to East Orange, NJ?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TEB–EWR. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
38m
Distance
26.9 mi
Total Cost
$41
CO2
11 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 39m
3m in the air
Air Distance
22 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
6 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TEB and EWR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 38m | 2h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $41 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 11 kg CO2 | 6 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via GSP, NJ 17
via GSP, CR 84, CR 507
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mahwah, NJ to East Orange, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.