Drive or Fly: Scriba, 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 SYR–TEB. At 295 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 1m

Distance

295.3 mi

Total Cost

$100

CO2

119 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$65

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 25m

26m in the air

Air Distance

218 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

56 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Scriba, NY → SYR 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Yonkers, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Scriba, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SYR and TEB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 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

6h 47m

5h 12m on rail

Total Cost

$38

CO2

11 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Scriba, NY → Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 45m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 312m

Arrival 10m

Yonkers Amtrak Station → Yonkers, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

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

Stations

From Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 30 mi, ~45m drive

To Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m 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	6h 1m	3h 25m	6h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$100	$184	$38
Carbon footprint	119 kg CO₂	56 kg CO₂	11 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

295.3 mi 6h 1m

via I 86; NY 17, I 81, NY 104

Alternative (+14 min)

304 mi 6h 15m

via New York State Thruway, I 90, NY 69

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