Drive or Fly: Dundee, NY to East Flatbush, 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–JFK. At 272 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 54m

Distance

272 mi

Total Cost

$95

CO2

110 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$60

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 14m

24m in the air

Air Distance

204 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dundee, NY → ELM 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → East Flatbush, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dundee, NY ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 26 mi, ~38m drive

East Flatbush, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELM and JFK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 40m 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

9h 21m

7h 8m on rail

Total Cost

$50

CO2

14 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dundee, NY → Rochester 82m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 428m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → East Flatbush, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $50) $50

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

Stations

From Rochester 55 mi, ~82m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m 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	5h 54m	3h 14m	9h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$95	$183	$50
Carbon footprint	110 kg CO₂	52 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 — 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

272 mi 5h 53m

via I 86; NY 17; NY 13, I 80, I 81

Alternative (+24 min)

290.8 mi 6h 17m

via I 86; NY 17; NY 13, I 81, I 78; US 22

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