Drive or Fly: Harrietstown, NY to Albany, 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 SLK–ALB. At 150 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 18m

Distance

150.7 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 36m

15m in the air

Air Distance

122 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrietstown, NY → SLK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ALB → Albany, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Harrietstown, NY SLK — Adirondack Regional Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Albany, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SLK and ALB. 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

5h 1m

3h 14m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

6 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrietstown, NY → Westport 57m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 194m

Arrival 10m

Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station → Albany, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From Westport 38 mi, ~57m drive

To Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 28m

2h 55m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

FlixBus 2679

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrietstown, NY → Plattsburgh (PLB6) 58m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 175m

Arrival 10m

Albany Bus Terminal, NY (ALB6) → Albany, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From PLB6 — Plattsburgh 39 mi, ~58m drive

To ALB6 — Albany Bus Terminal, NY 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 18m	2h 36m	5h 1m	4h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$22	$16
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	8 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, FlixBus 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 16, 2026.

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