Drive or Fly: Yonkers, NY to Massena, 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–MSS. At 358 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 44m

Distance

358.4 mi

Total Cost

$114

CO2

145 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$79

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 59m

34m in the air

Air Distance

281 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → TEB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 34m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSS → Massena, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Massena, NY MSS — Massena International Airport Richards Field 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 45m 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 54m

7h 15m on rail

Total Cost

$52

CO2

15 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → Yonkers Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 435m

Arrival 10m

Plattsburgh Amtrak Station → Massena, NY 109m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $52) $52

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

Stations

From Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Plattsburgh Amtrak Station 73 mi, ~109m 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 44m	2h 59m	9h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$114	$186	$52
Carbon footprint	145 kg CO₂	72 kg CO₂	15 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

358.4 mi 7h 44m

via I 87, NY 458, NY 73

Shortest (+8 min)

347.8 mi 7h 53m

via I 87, Taconic State Parkway, NY 458

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