Drive or Fly: East Flatbush, NY to Gerry, 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 JFK–BFD. At 380 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 10m

Distance

380.6 mi

Total Cost

$119

CO2

154 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$84

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 49m

35m in the air

Air Distance

295 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

75 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Flatbush, NY → JFK 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFD → Gerry, NY 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Gerry, NY BFD — Bradford Regional Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 21m 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

12h 25m

10h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$66

CO2

19 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 30m

Train ride 630m

Arrival 10m

Erie Amtrak Station → Gerry, NY 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $66) $66

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Erie Amtrak Station 43 mi, ~64m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 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	8h 10m	3h 49m	12h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$119	$187	$66
Carbon footprint	154 kg CO₂	75 kg CO₂	19 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

380.6 mi 8h 9m

via I 80, PA 948, PA 153

Alternative (+10 min)

410.2 mi 8h 20m

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

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