Drive or Fly: Batavia, NY to Bergen, 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 ROC–ROC. At 14 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

21m

Distance

14.4 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 4m

2m in the air

Air Distance

14 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Batavia, NY → ROC 41m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Bergen, NY 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Batavia, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

Bergen, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 39m

50m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Batavia, NY → Buffalo Depew Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Bergen, NY 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Buffalo Depew Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To Rochester 18 mi, ~27m 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	21m	3h 4m	2h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$121	$12
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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 Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

14.4 mi 20m

via NY 33

Alternative (+5 min)

16.2 mi 25m

via Bank Street, NY 262

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