Drive or Fly: Oyster Bay, NY to Franklin Square, 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 HPN–JFK. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

28m

Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 38m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oyster Bay, NY → HPN 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → Franklin Square, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Oyster Bay, NY HPN — Westchester County Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Franklin Square, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HPN and JFK. 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

1h 43m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oyster Bay, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

New Rochelle Amtrak Station → Franklin Square, NY 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 13 mi, ~19m drive

To New Rochelle Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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	28m	2h 38m	1h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

16 mi 27m

via NY 25, NY 106

Alternative (+2 min)

17.2 mi 30m

via NY 25A, New Hyde Park Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oyster Bay, NY to Franklin Square, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.