Drive or Fly: New York City, NY to Rockaway Point, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for LGA–JFK. At 15 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
38m
Distance
15.3 mi
Total Cost
$38
CO2
6 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 27m
1m in the air
Air Distance
12 mi
Total Cost
$120
CO2
3 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and JFK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 38m | 2h 27m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $38 | $120 |
| Carbon footprint | 6 kg CO2 | 3 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via Flatbush Avenue
via Flatbush Avenue
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New York City, NY to Rockaway Point, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.