Drive or Fly: East Flatbush, NY to Wappingers Falls, 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–SWF. At 78 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 58m

Distance

78.1 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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 38m

8m in the air

Air Distance

65 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Flatbush, NY → JFK 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SWF → Wappingers Falls, NY 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

East Flatbush, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Wappingers Falls, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and SWF. 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 28m

1h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 30m

Train ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station → Wappingers Falls, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~12m 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 58m	2h 38m	2h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$123	$13
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	17 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

78.1 mi 1h 57m

via US 9, NY 9A; NY 100, Sprain Brook Parkway

Shortest (+2 min)

76.4 mi 1h 59m

via US 9, NY 9A; NY 100, Sprain Brook Parkway

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Flatbush, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.