Drive or Fly: Ramapo, NY to Lyons, 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 TEB–ROC. At 257 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 38m

Distance

257.1 mi

Total Cost

$92

CO2

104 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$57

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 47m

24m in the air

Air Distance

196 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

50 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ramapo, NY → TEB 31m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Lyons, NY 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Ramapo, NY TEB — Teterboro Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

Lyons, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and ROC. 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

8h 1m

6h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$47

CO2

14 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ramapo, NY → Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 370m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Lyons, NY 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $47) $47

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

Stations

From Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Rochester 32 mi, ~48m 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	5h 38m	3h 47m	8h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$92	$183	$47
Carbon footprint	104 kg CO₂	50 kg CO₂	14 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

257.1 mi 5h 37m

via NY 17, US 11; NY 79, NY 96

Alternative (+7 min)

268.3 mi 5h 44m

via I 81, I 84, US 11; NY 79

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