Drive or Fly: Princeton Meadows, 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 TTN–ACY. At 73 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 45m

Distance

73.2 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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

8m in the air

Air Distance

66 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Princeton Meadows, NJ → TTN 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACY → South Vineland, NJ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Princeton Meadows, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN 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 45m

1h 4m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Princeton Meadows, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 64m

Arrival 10m

Wilmington → South Vineland, NJ 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

To Wilmington 34 mi, ~51m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~47/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	1h 45m	3h 5m	2h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$13
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	17 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 Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

73.2 mi 1h 45m

via US 206, US 130; NJ 33, NJ 54; CR 561

Alternative (+3 min)

85.3 mi 1h 48m

via I 295, NJ 55, US 1

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