Drive or Fly: Arverne, NY to Elmhurst, NY?

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 JFK–LGA. At 12 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

34m

Distance

12.6 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 21m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arverne, NY → JFK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Elmhurst, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Arverne, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Elmhurst, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and LGA. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 11m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2612

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arverne, NY → Queens Jamaica (144th Pl/Archer Ave) (6QJ) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Queens Flushing (Kissena Blvd/Main St) (6QN) → Elmhurst, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $0) $0

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

Stations

From 6QJ — Queens Jamaica (144th Pl/Archer Ave) 8 mi, ~11m drive

To 6QN — Queens Flushing (Kissena Blvd/Main St) 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	34m	2h 21m	1h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$0
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	0 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: 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 Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

12.6 mi 33m

via Cross Bay Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard

Alternative (+0 min)

17.4 mi 34m

via I 678

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Arverne, NY to Elmhurst, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.