Drive or Fly: Rockland, NY to Yonkers, 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 SWF–TEB. At 113 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 21m

Distance

113 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 43m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rockland, NY → SWF 77m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Yonkers, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Rockland, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 52 mi, ~77m drive

Yonkers, NY TEB — Teterboro Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWF and TEB. 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

3h 22m

1h 18m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rockland, NY → Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 74m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 78m

Arrival 10m

Yonkers Amtrak Station → Yonkers, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 49 mi, ~74m drive

To Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 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	2h 21m	3h 43m	3h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$14
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	4 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

113 mi 2h 21m

via NY 17, Palisades Interstate Parkway, I 87; I 287

Alternative (+23 min)

123.4 mi 2h 45m

via NY 17, US 9, NY 17K

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