Drive or Fly: Coeymans, NY to Washington Heights, 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 ALB–LGA. At 125 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 36m

Distance

125.7 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

51 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coeymans, NY → ALB 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Washington Heights, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Coeymans, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Washington Heights, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and LGA. 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

3h 10m

2h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$24

CO2

7 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coeymans, NY → Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 18m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 122m

Arrival 10m

Yonkers Amtrak Station → Washington Heights, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 12 mi, ~18m drive

To Yonkers Amtrak Station 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	2h 36m	2h 52m	3h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$24
Carbon footprint	51 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	7 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 29, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

125.7 mi 2h 35m

via I 87, NJ 17, NJ 4

Alternative (+23 min)

136.3 mi 2h 58m

via I 87, US 9, Saw Mill River Parkway

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