Drive or Fly: The Bronx, NY to Hyde Park, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for LGA–SWF. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 44m
Distance
72.5 mi
Total Cost
$51
CO2
29 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 50m
8m in the air
Air Distance
65 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
16 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and SWF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 44m | 2h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $51 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 29 kg CO2 | 16 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via US 9, NY 9A; NY 100, Sprain Brook Parkway
via NY 17, NJ 17, US 9W
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from The Bronx, NY to Hyde Park, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.