Drive or Fly: New Brighton, 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

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for EWR–LGA. At 32 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

56m

Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 22m

2m in the air

Air Distance

19 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Brighton, NY → EWR 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → The Bronx, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

New Brighton, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

The Bronx, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWR and LGA. 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

2h 14m

1h 14m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Brighton, NY → Newark Liberty International Airport 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 74m

Arrival 10m

New Rochelle Amtrak Station → The Bronx, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Newark Liberty International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

To New Rochelle Amtrak Station 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~98/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	56m	2h 22m	2h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 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 — 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

32 mi 56m

via NY 440, NJ 63; CR 501

Shortest (+2 min)

30 mi 58m

via I 278

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Brighton, NY to The Bronx, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.