Drive or Fly: Queens, NY to Chateaugay, 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 JFK–PBG. At 351 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 14m

Distance

351.7 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

142 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78

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

3h 38m

35m in the air

Air Distance

294 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

75 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Queens, NY → JFK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PBG → Chateaugay, NY 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Queens, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Chateaugay, NY PBG — Plattsburgh International Airport 36 mi, ~53m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and PBG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 36m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 30m

7h 44m on rail

Total Cost

$55

CO2

16 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Queens, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 464m

Arrival 10m

Plattsburgh Amtrak Station → Chateaugay, NY 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $55) $55

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Plattsburgh Amtrak Station 35 mi, ~52m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	7h 14m	3h 38m	9h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$113	$187	$55
Carbon footprint	142 kg CO₂	75 kg CO₂	16 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 12, 2026.

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