Drive or Fly: Astoria, NY to Hilton, 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 LGA–ROC. At 336 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 15m

Distance

336.8 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

136 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75

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 2m

32m in the air

Air Distance

264 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → LGA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Hilton, NY 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Astoria, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Hilton, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and ROC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 13m 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

8h 11m

7h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$50

CO2

14 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 422m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Hilton, NY 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $50) $50

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Rochester 13 mi, ~19m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 19m

7h 25m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0215

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → New York Port Authority (NYD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 445m

Arrival 10m

Rochester Bus Stop (ROC6) → Hilton, NY 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From NYD6 — New York Port Authority 3 mi, ~10m drive

To ROC6 — Rochester Bus Stop 13 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 15m	3h 2m	8h 11m	8h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$110	$186	$50	$27
Carbon footprint	136 kg CO₂	67 kg CO₂	14 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, FlixBus 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 12, 2026.

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