Drive or Fly: Arverne, NY to Ramapo, 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–TEB. At 54 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 27m

Distance

54 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 46m

5m in the air

Air Distance

43 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arverne, NY → JFK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Ramapo, NY 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Ramapo, NY TEB — Teterboro Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and TEB. 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 8m

42m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arverne, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 42m

Arrival 10m

Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station → Ramapo, NY 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− 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 27m	2h 46m	2h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$6
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	2 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

54 mi 1h 26m

via NJ 17, I 678, NJ 4

Shortest (+8 min)

53.5 mi 1h 35m

via NJ 17, Cross Bay Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard

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