Drive or Fly: Staten Island, NY to Murray, 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 EWR–ROC. At 342 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 33m

Distance

342.9 mi

Total Cost

$111

CO2

139 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$76

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 18m

33m in the air

Air Distance

275 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Staten Island, NY → EWR 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Murray, NY 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Staten Island, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Murray, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 22 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 15m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	7h 33m	3h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$111	$186
Carbon footprint	139 kg CO₂	70 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

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

342.9 mi 7h 33m

via I 81, I 80, I 90

Alternative (+15 min)

349.2 mi 7h 49m

via I 81, I 84, I 90

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