Drive or Fly: Lloyd, NY to Greece, 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 SWF–ROC. At 301 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 54m

Distance

301.2 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

122 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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 1m

26m in the air

Air Distance

214 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

54 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lloyd, NY → SWF 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lloyd, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Greece, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWF and ROC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 53m 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

6h 28m

5h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$43

CO2

12 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lloyd, NY → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 328m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $43) $43

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

Stations

From Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Rochester 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 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	5h 54m	3h 1m	6h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$184	$43
Carbon footprint	122 kg CO₂	54 kg CO₂	12 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 15, 2026.

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