Drive or Fly: Springfield, 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 182 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 3m

Distance

182.6 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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 53m

17m in the air

Air Distance

140 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springfield, NY → ALB 81m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TEB → Yonkers, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Springfield, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 54 mi, ~81m 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 48m

4h 19m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springfield, NY → Utica Amtrak Station 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 259m

Arrival 10m

Yonkers Amtrak Station → Yonkers, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Utica Amtrak Station 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m 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	4h 3m	3h 53m	5h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$126	$33
Carbon footprint	74 kg CO₂	36 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

182.6 mi 4h 2m

via I 87, NY 145, US 20

Shortest (+10 min)

177.8 mi 4h 13m

via Taconic State Parkway, NY 145, US 20

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