Drive or Fly: Brooklyn, NY to Rye Brook, 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–HPN. At 36 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 1m

Distance

36.1 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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 27m

3m in the air

Air Distance

29 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brooklyn, NY → JFK 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HPN → Rye Brook, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Brooklyn, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Rye Brook, NY HPN — Westchester County Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and HPN. 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

1h 46m

44m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brooklyn, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 11m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 44m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Amtrak Station → Rye Brook, NY 11m

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 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Stamford Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~41/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 1m	2h 27m	1h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	7 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

36.1 mi 1h 1m

via HR, JR, I 678

Alternative (+2 min)

36.7 mi 1h 3m

via HR, I 278

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