Drive or Fly: Plattekill, 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 274 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

274.8 mi

Total Cost

$96

CO2

111 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$61

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

2h 48m

26m in the air

Air Distance

215 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Plattekill, NY → SWF 12m

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

Plattekill, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 8 mi, ~12m 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 3h 12m 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 32m

5h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$43

CO2

12 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Plattekill, NY → Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 14m

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 9 mi, ~14m 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	6h	2h 48m	6h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$96	$184	$43
Carbon footprint	111 kg CO₂	55 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

274.8 mi 6h 0m

via NY 17, I 81, I 90

Alternative (+21 min)

301.7 mi 6h 21m

via I 81, I 84, I 90

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