Drive or Fly: The Bronx, NY to East Glenville, 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–ALB. At 164 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 26m
Distance
164.3 mi
Total Cost
$71
CO2
66 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 45m
17m in the air
Air Distance
141 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
36 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and ALB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 26m | 2h 45m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $71 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 66 kg CO2 | 36 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 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via NY 17, NJ 17, NJ 4
via Taconic State Parkway, I 87, Sprain Brook Parkway
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from The Bronx, NY to East Glenville, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.