Drive or Fly: Staten Island, NY to Fort Montgomery, 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 EWR–SWF. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 36m
Distance
68.9 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 39m
6m in the air
Air Distance
54 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
14 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between EWR and SWF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 36m | 2h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 14 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 Palisades Interstate Parkway, GSP, NJ 17
via Palisades Interstate Parkway, GSP, NJ 21
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Staten Island, NY to Fort Montgomery, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.