Drive or Fly: Queensbury, NY to Borough Park, 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 RUT–EWR. At 221 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 7m

Distance

221.1 mi

Total Cost

$84

CO2

89 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$49

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 30m

23m in the air

Air Distance

191 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Queensbury, NY → RUT 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWR → Borough Park, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Queensbury, NY RUT — Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

Borough Park, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RUT and EWR. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 27m

4h 24m on rail

Total Cost

$35

CO2

10 kg

Route

Ethan Allen Express

Door-to-Door Timeline

Queensbury, NY → Fort Edward Amtrak 11m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 264m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → Borough Park, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

From Fort Edward Amtrak 8 mi, ~11m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 8 mi, ~12m 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	4h 7m	3h 30m	5h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$84	$183	$35
Carbon footprint	89 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂	10 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

214.9 mi 4h 30m

via I 87, NJ 17, NJ 3

Alternative (+34 min)

240.7 mi 5h 5m

via I 87, US 209, NY 17

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