Drive or Fly: Yonkers, NY to Great Valley, 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 TEB–BFD. At 362 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 26m

Distance

362.3 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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

3h 29m

31m in the air

Air Distance

260 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → TEB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFD → Great Valley, NY 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Yonkers, NY TEB — Teterboro Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Great Valley, NY BFD — Bradford Regional Airport 28 mi, ~43m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and BFD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 57m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 49m

7h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → Yonkers Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 468m

Arrival 10m

Buffalo → Great Valley, NY 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

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

Stations

From Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Buffalo 47 mi, ~71m 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	7h 26m	3h 29m	9h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$185	$58
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	66 kg CO₂	17 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

362.3 mi 7h 25m

via I 86; NY 17, US 6, NY 17

Alternative (+10 min)

376.4 mi 7h 36m

via I 80, US 219, PA 255

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Yonkers, NY to Great Valley, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.