Drive or Fly: Saratoga Springs, NY to Yonkers, 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–TEB. At 176 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 35m

Distance

176.6 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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 8m

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saratoga Springs, NY → ALB 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Yonkers, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Saratoga Springs, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB and TEB. 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

5h 7m

3h 27m on rail

Total Cost

$30

CO2

10 kg

Route

Ethan Allen Express

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saratoga Springs, NY → Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 207m

Arrival 10m

Yonkers Amtrak Station → Yonkers, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m 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	3h 35m	3h 8m	5h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$126	$30
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	10 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 26, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

176.6 mi 3h 34m

via I 87, Saw Mill River Parkway, US 9; NY 29; NY 50

Shortest (+10 min)

163.7 mi 3h 45m

via Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, I 87

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