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Drive or Fly: Elmhurst, NY to Coney 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 LGA–JFK. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

36m

Distance

17.9 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4
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 30m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Elmhurst, NY → LGA 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
JFK → Coney Island, NY 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Elmhurst, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive
Coney Island, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and JFK. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 36m 2h 30m
Total cost (1 person) $39 $121
Carbon footprint 7 kg CO2 3 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
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
17.9 mi 35m

via BP, Woodhaven Boulevard

Shortest (+0 min)
15.3 mi 36m

via Kings Highway

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Elmhurst, NY to Coney Island, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.