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Drive or Fly: Caton, NY to South Addison, 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 ELM–ELM. At 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

36m

Distance

19.3 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4
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 47m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Caton, NY → ELM 15m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ELM → South Addison, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Caton, NY ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive
South Addison, NY ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELM and ELM. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 36m 2h 47m
Total cost (1 person) $39 $121
Carbon footprint 8 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
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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
19.3 mi 35m

via CR 120, NY 417, CR 73

Alternative (+0 min)
22.3 mi 35m

via NY 225, NY 417, I 99; US 15

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