Drive or Fly: Ramapo, NY to Manlius, 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–SYR. At 215 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 38m

Distance

215.1 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 5m

19m in the air

Air Distance

159 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ramapo, NY → TEB 31m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SYR → Manlius, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Manlius, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and SYR. 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

6h 13m

4h 54m on rail

Total Cost

$35

CO2

10 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ramapo, NY → Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 294m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center → Manlius, NY 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

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

To Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 11 mi, ~16m 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 38m	3h 5m	6h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$181	$35
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	40 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

215.1 mi 4h 38m

via NY 17, NY 8; NY 10, NY 8

Alternative (+11 min)

234.8 mi 4h 49m

via I 81, I 84, NY 17

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