Drive or Fly: Columbus Quarter, NY to Greene, 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 BGM–BGM. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

56m

Distance

44.2 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 37m

4m in the air

Air Distance

35 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Columbus Quarter, NY → BGM 73m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BGM → Greene, NY 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Columbus Quarter, NY BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 48 mi, ~73m drive

Greene, NY BGM — Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field 14 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BGM and BGM. 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

3h 45m

1h 1m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Columbus Quarter, NY → Utica Amtrak Station 41m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 61m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center → Greene, NY 83m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Utica Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~41m drive

To Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 55 mi, ~83m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 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	56m	3h 37m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$10
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	9 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.

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