Drive or Fly: Yonkers, NY to Willet, 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–BGM. At 204 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 23m

Distance

204.7 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → TEB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BGM → Willet, NY 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Willet, NY BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and BGM. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 9m

5h 13m on rail

Total Cost

$38

CO2

11 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → Yonkers Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 313m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center → Willet, NY 66m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

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

Stations

From Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 44 mi, ~66m 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	4h 23m	3h	7h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$181	$38
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	11 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

204.7 mi 4h 22m

via US 6, NY 17, I 87

Alternative (+51 min)

223.3 mi 5h 14m

via I 87, NY 28, NY 206

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