Drive or Fly: Highland, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SWF–EWR. At 98 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 15m
Distance
98.3 mi
Total Cost
$57
CO2
40 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 48m
10m in the air
Air Distance
81 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
21 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SWF and EWR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 15m | 2h 48m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $57 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 40 kg CO2 | 21 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 87, NJ 17, US 9W; US 44; NY 55
via I 87, NJ 17, US 9W; US 44; NY 55
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Highland, NY to Staten Island, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.