Drive or Fly: Newark Valley, 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 204 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 34m

Distance

204.5 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

2h 47m

19m in the air

Air Distance

159 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newark Valley, NY → BGM 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → East Flatbush, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Newark Valley, NY BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 11 mi, ~16m 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 2m

5h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

11 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newark Valley, NY → Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 88m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 343m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $39) $39

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

Stations

From Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 59 mi, ~88m drive

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

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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 34m	2h 47m	8h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$181	$39
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	41 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

204.5 mi 4h 33m

via I 80, I 81, I 380

Alternative (+14 min)

215.5 mi 4h 48m

via I 86; NY 17, NJ 17, I 87

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