Drive or Fly: Manhattan, NY to Rockaway Point, 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 LGA–JFK. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
50m
Distance
21.2 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 26m
2m in the air
Air Distance
16 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and JFK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 50m | 2h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 4 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 Flatbush Avenue
via BP, Woodhaven Boulevard
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Manhattan, NY to Rockaway Point, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.