Drive or Fly: Verplanck, NY to Staten Island, 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 HPN–EWR. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 52m
Distance
68.2 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 47m
6m in the air
Air Distance
49 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HPN and EWR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 52m | 2h 47m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 12 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 Saw Mill River Parkway, US 9, US 1; US 9
via Palisades Interstate Parkway, NJ 17, Garden State Parkway Connector
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Verplanck, NY to Staten Island, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.