Drive or Fly: Glen Head, 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 LGA–BUF. At 408 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
7h 7m
Distance
408.2 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
165 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 9m
37m in the air
Air Distance
305 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
78 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LGA and BUF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 7m | 3h 9m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $126 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 165 kg CO2 | 78 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 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Glen Head, NY to Buffalo, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.