Drive or Fly: East Massapequa, NY to Staten Island, 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–EWR. At 46 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 15m

Distance

46.5 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 45m

5m in the air

Air Distance

38 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Massapequa, NY → JFK 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Staten Island, NY 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

East Massapequa, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Staten Island, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and EWR. 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 52m

1h 21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Massapequa, NY → New Rochelle Amtrak Station 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 81m

Arrival 10m

Newark Liberty International Airport → Staten Island, NY 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From New Rochelle Amtrak Station 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Newark Liberty International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~97/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 15m	2h 45m	2h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$122	$5
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	1 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 13, 2026.

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