Drive or Fly: East Hampton, NY to Buffalo, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for WST–BUF. At 476 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 16m
Distance
476.8 mi
Total Cost
$285
CO2
193 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 46m
44m in the air
Air Distance
369 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
94 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between WST and BUF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 16m | 3h 46m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $285 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 193 kg CO2 | 94 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 86; NY 17, I 80, I 81
via I 90, I 80, I 81
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Hampton, NY to Buffalo, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.