Drive or Fly: East Flatbush, NY to Port Byron, 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–SYR. At 269 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 54m

Distance

269.8 mi

Total Cost

$95

CO2

109 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 18m

26m in the air

Air Distance

215 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Flatbush, NY → JFK 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SYR → Port Byron, NY 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Port Byron, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 36m 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

7h 7m

5h 41m on rail

Total Cost

$39

CO2

11 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 30m

Train ride 341m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center → Port Byron, NY 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $39) $39

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

Stations

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

To Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 23 mi, ~35m 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 18m	7h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$95	$184	$39
Carbon footprint	109 kg CO₂	55 kg CO₂	11 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

269.8 mi 5h 53m

via I 81, I 80, I 380

Alternative (+36 min)

321.4 mi 6h 30m

via I 90, NY 17, NJ 17

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