Drive or Fly: Paterson, NJ to Mullica Hill, 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–PHL. At 112 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 22m

Distance

112.3 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

45 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 37m

12m in the air

Air Distance

98 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paterson, NJ → TEB 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHL → Mullica Hill, NJ 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Paterson, NJ TEB — Teterboro Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Mullica Hill, NJ PHL — Philadelphia International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and PHL. 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 17m

55m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paterson, NJ → Newark 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Philadelphia → Mullica Hill, NJ 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Newark 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Philadelphia 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~84/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 22m	2h 37m	2h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$15
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	25 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 — 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

112.3 mi 2h 21m

via I 95; NJTP, NJTP, GSP

Alternative

113.1 mi 2h 21m

via I 95; NJTP, NJTP, NJ 21

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Paterson, NJ to Mullica Hill, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.