Drive or Fly: Briarcliff Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for HPN–LGA. At 23 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 24m
2m in the air
Air Distance
21 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HPN and LGA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 36m | 2h 24m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 5 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Briarcliff Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.