Drive or Fly: Hampton Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ALB–LGA. At 146 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 4m
Distance
146.6 mi
Total Cost
$67
CO2
59 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 39m
15m in the air
Air Distance
123 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
31 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ALB and LGA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 4m | 2h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $67 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 59 kg CO2 | 31 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 87, NJ 17, NJ 4
via Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, Sprain Brook Parkway
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hampton Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.