Drive or Fly: Danbury, CT to East Brooklyn, CT?

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 HPN–PVD. At 105 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 13m

Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 26m

10m in the air

Air Distance

85 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Danbury, CT → HPN 39m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PVD → East Brooklyn, CT 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Danbury, CT HPN — Westchester County Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

East Brooklyn, CT PVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HPN and PVD. 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

4h 2m

2h 13m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Danbury, CT → Bridgeport Amtrak Station 31m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 133m

Arrival 10m

Providence → East Brooklyn, CT 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Bridgeport Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~31m drive

To Providence 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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	2h 13m	3h 26m	4h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$20
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	6 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

105 mi 2h 13m

via I 84, I 91, CT 66

Shortest (+2 min)

103.5 mi 2h 15m

via I 84, US 6, US 6; US 44

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Danbury, CT to East Brooklyn, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.