Drive or Fly: The Bronx, NY to Amenia, 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–SWF. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 53m
Distance
79.7 mi
Total Cost
$53
CO2
32 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 15m
9m in the air
Air Distance
71 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
18 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and SWF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 53m | 3h 15m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $53 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 32 kg CO2 | 18 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 NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway
via NY 22, Saw Mill River Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from The Bronx, NY to Amenia, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.