Drive or Fly: Deep River, CT to Stamford, 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 HVN–HPN. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 40m

Distance

72.4 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 57m

7m in the air

Air Distance

62 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Deep River, CT → HVN 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HPN → Stamford, CT 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Deep River, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Stamford, CT HPN — Westchester County Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN 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

2h 21m

1h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Deep River, CT → Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 81m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Amtrak Station → Stamford, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To Stamford Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m 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	1h 40m	2h 57m	2h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$13
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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

72.4 mi 1h 39m

via I 95

Alternative (+5 min)

75.1 mi 1h 45m

via I 95, CT 15

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Deep River, CT to Stamford, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.