Drive or Fly: South Vineland, NJ to South River, 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 85 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 58m

Distance

85 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 15m

9m in the air

Air Distance

77 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Vineland, NJ → ACY 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → South River, NJ 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

South River, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 20 mi, ~30m 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 57m

1h 16m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Vineland, NJ → Wilmington 51m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 76m

Arrival 10m

New Brunswick Amtrak Station → South River, NJ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Wilmington 34 mi, ~51m drive

To New Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~36/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 58m	3h 15m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$16
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	5 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

85 mi 1h 58m

via US 206, I 95; NJTP, CR 535

Alternative (+1 min)

89.7 mi 1h 59m

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

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