Drive or Fly: Delhi, NY to East Flatbush, 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 BGM–JFK. At 161 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 40m

Distance

161.1 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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 49m

15m in the air

Air Distance

123 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delhi, NY → BGM 82m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → East Flatbush, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Delhi, NY BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 55 mi, ~82m drive

East Flatbush, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGM and JFK. 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

4h 1m

1h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delhi, NY → Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 83m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 107m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → East Flatbush, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Rhinecliff Amtrak Station 55 mi, ~83m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 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	3h 40m	3h 49m	4h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$125	$16
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	5 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

161.1 mi 3h 40m

via NY 17, NJ 17, I 87

Shortest (+11 min)

160.1 mi 3h 52m

via NJ 23, NY 17, NY 42

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