Drive or Fly: Canton, NY to New York City, 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 OGS–LGA. At 363 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
7h 24m
Distance
363.7 mi
Total Cost
$116
CO2
147 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 9m
33m in the air
Air Distance
275 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
70 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between OGS and LGA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 24m | 3h 9m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $116 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 147 kg CO2 | 70 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 12, 2026.
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