Drive or Fly: Stamford, CT to Norwich, CT?

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 HPN–WST. At 94 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 4m

Distance

94.4 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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

2h 51m

10m in the air

Air Distance

83 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stamford, CT → HPN 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

WST → Norwich, CT 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Stamford, CT HPN — Westchester County Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Norwich, CT WST — Westerly State Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HPN and WST. 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

2h 53m

1h 45m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stamford, CT → Stamford Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 105m

Arrival 10m

New London → Norwich, CT 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To New London 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

− 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 4m	2h 51m	2h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$16
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	5 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 13, 2026.

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