Drive or Fly: Toms River, NJ to Mine 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 TTN–EWR. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 54m

Distance

87.5 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

35 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 46m

8m in the air

Air Distance

67 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Toms River, NJ → TTN 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Mine Hill, NJ 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Toms River, NJ TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Mine Hill, NJ EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TTN 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 39m

32m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Keystone Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Toms River, NJ → Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 50m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 32m

Arrival 10m

Newark → Mine Hill, NJ 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 34 mi, ~50m drive

To Newark 25 mi, ~37m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 42m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

Toms River, NJ → New Brunswick (Downtown) (6RU) 60m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Newark (NJ) (NWK6) → Mine Hill, NJ 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From 6RU — New Brunswick (Downtown) 40 mi, ~60m drive

To NWK6 — Newark (NJ) 25 mi, ~37m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 54m	3h 46m	2h 39m	2h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$8	$2
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	2 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, FlixBus 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

87.5 mi 1h 54m

via GSP, GSP; US 9, NJ 24

Shortest (+4 min)

86.8 mi 1h 58m

via NJ 18, GSP; US 9, I 287

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