Drive or Fly: Yonkers, NY to Catharine, 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 TEB–ELM. At 236 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 11m

Distance

236.3 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

95 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58

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

2h 54m

21m in the air

Air Distance

177 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → TEB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELM → Catharine, NY 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Catharine, NY ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TEB and ELM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 17m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 49m

5h 9m on rail

Total Cost

$38

CO2

14 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yonkers, NY → Yonkers Amtrak Station (YNY) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 309m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center (SYR) → Catharine, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

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

Stations

From YNY — Yonkers Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SYR — Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 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	5h 11m	2h 54m	6h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$93	$182	$38
Carbon footprint	95 kg CO₂	45 kg CO₂	14 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 Oct 23, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

236.3 mi 5h 11m

via US 6, NY 17, I 86; NY 17

Alternative (+3 min)

244.1 mi 5h 14m

via I 80, I 81, I 380

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