Drive or Fly: Wallkill, NY to Ulster Park, 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 SWF–SWF. At 23 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

40m

Distance

23.3 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 52m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wallkill, NY → SWF 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SWF → Ulster Park, NY 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Wallkill, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Ulster Park, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWF and SWF. 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

1h 26m

14m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wallkill, NY → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 22m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 14m

Arrival 10m

Rhinecliff Amtrak Station → Ulster Park, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

To Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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 12 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	40m	2h 52m	1h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 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

23.3 mi 39m

via NY 208, NY 32

Alternative (+0 min)

27.6 mi 40m

via NY 208, US 9W, NY 299

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