Drive or Fly: Sullivan, NY to Ramapo, 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 218 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 44m

Distance

218.4 mi

Total Cost

$83

CO2

88 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$48

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 11m

19m in the air

Air Distance

158 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sullivan, NY → SYR 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Ramapo, NY 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Sullivan, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SYR 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 16m

4h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$35

CO2

10 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sullivan, NY → Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 288m

Arrival 10m

Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station → Ramapo, NY 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

From Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 16 mi, ~25m drive

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

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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 44m	3h 11m	6h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$83	$181	$35
Carbon footprint	88 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

218.4 mi 4h 43m

via NY 17, NY 8, NY 13

Alternative (+0 min)

239.3 mi 4h 43m

via New York State Thruway, I 90

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