Drive or Fly: Putnam Valley, 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 298 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 32m

Distance

298.8 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

121 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$66

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 3m

28m in the air

Air Distance

234 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

60 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Putnam Valley, NY → SWF 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Putnam Valley, 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 3h 29m 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

7h 15m

6h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$47

CO2

14 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Putnam Valley, NY → Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 370m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $47) $47

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

Stations

From Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m 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 32m	3h 3m	7h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$101	$184	$47
Carbon footprint	121 kg CO₂	60 kg CO₂	14 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

298.8 mi 6h 31m

via US 6, I 81, NY 17

Alternative (+29 min)

336.6 mi 7h 0m

via I 90, Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H; NY 23

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