Drive or Fly: The Bronx, NY to Port Washington, 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 LGA–LGA. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

33m

Distance

17.3 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 26m

1m in the air

Air Distance

9 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

The Bronx, NY → LGA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Port Washington, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

The Bronx, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Port Washington, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and LGA. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	33m	2h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	2 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

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

17.3 mi 33m

via NY 25A

Alternative (+1 min)

17.3 mi 34m

via Cross Island Parkway, NY 25A

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from The Bronx, NY to Port Washington, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.