Drive or Fly: Gloversville, NY to Ramapo, 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 ALB–TEB. At 159 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 18m

Distance

159.4 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

64 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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 39m

16m in the air

Air Distance

132 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Gloversville, NY → ALB 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Ramapo, NY 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Gloversville, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

Ramapo, NY TEB — Teterboro Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and TEB. 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 10m

2h 53m on rail

Total Cost

$25

CO2

7 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Gloversville, NY → Amsterdam Amtrak Station 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 173m

Arrival 10m

Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station → Ramapo, NY 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $25) $25

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

Stations

From Amsterdam Amtrak Station 9 mi, ~14m drive

To Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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	3h 18m	3h 39m	4h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$25
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	7 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

159.4 mi 3h 18m

via New York State Thruway, I 90

Alternative (+34 min)

185.3 mi 3h 52m

via New York State Thruway, US 209, NY 17

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