Drive or Fly: Elmwood, NY to Fleming, 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 ITH–ITH. At 5 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10m

Distance

5.2 mi

Total Cost

$36

CO2

2 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$1

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

0m in the air

Air Distance

4 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

1 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Elmwood, NY → ITH 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 0m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ITH → Fleming, NY 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Elmwood, NY ITH — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Fleming, NY ITH — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ITH and ITH. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 21m

43m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0215

Door-to-Door Timeline

Elmwood, NY → Cortland (City Office Building) (CRT6) 35m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 43m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Bus Station (SYR) → Fleming, NY 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From CRT6 — Cortland (City Office Building) 24 mi, ~35m drive

To SYR — Syracuse Bus Station 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	10m	3h 14m	2h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$36	$120	$4
Carbon footprint	2 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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: FlixBus 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

5.2 mi 10m

Alternative (+3 min)

5.3 mi 13m

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