Drive or Fly: Liberty, NY to Yulan, 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 SWF–SWF. At 25 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

41m

Distance

25.6 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

4h 5m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Liberty, NY → SWF 58m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SWF → Yulan, NY 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Liberty, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 39 mi, ~58m drive

Yulan, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWF and SWF. 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

3h 18m

16m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Liberty, NY → Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 63m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 16m

Arrival 10m

Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station → Yulan, NY 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 42 mi, ~63m drive

To Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 53 mi, ~79m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 20m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0340s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Liberty, NY → Scranton Bus Station (SCR6) 82m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Mount Pocono (Martz Express) (MOC6) → Yulan, NY 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From SCR6 — Scranton Bus Station 55 mi, ~82m drive

To MOC6 — Mount Pocono (Martz Express) 35 mi, ~53m 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	41m	4h 5m	3h 18m	3h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$3	$3
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

25.6 mi 41m

via NY 55; CR 12, NY 55; CR 14

Alternative (+8 min)

32.2 mi 49m

via NY 17, NY 17B, NY 55; CR 12

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