Drive or Fly: Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, 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 SLK–SLK. At 41 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 9m

Distance

41.7 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

17 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 53m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tupper Lake, NY → SLK 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SLK → Alder Brook, NY 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Tupper Lake, NY SLK — Adirondack Regional Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Alder Brook, NY SLK — Adirondack Regional Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SLK and SLK. 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

3h 58m

1h 22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tupper Lake, NY → Westport 75m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 82m

Arrival 10m

Plattsburgh Amtrak Station → Alder Brook, NY 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From Westport 50 mi, ~75m drive

To Plattsburgh Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~41m 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	1h 9m	2h 53m	3h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$7
Carbon footprint	17 kg CO₂	8 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

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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

41.7 mi 1h 8m

via NY 3, NY 3; NY 30

Alternative (+6 min)

44.3 mi 1h 15m

via NY 30, NY 3, NY 3; NY 30

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.