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Drive or Fly: Staten Island, NY to Port Byron, 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–SYR. At 261 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 52m

Distance

261.7 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

106 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58
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 19m

26m in the air

Air Distance

213 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

54 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Staten Island, NY → EWR 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 26m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
SYR → Port Byron, NY 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Staten Island, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Port Byron, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 33m 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 5h 52m 3h 19m
Total cost (1 person) $93 $184
Carbon footprint 106 kg CO2 54 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
261.7 mi 5h 51m

via I 81, I 80, I 380

Alternative (+4 min)
265.5 mi 5h 56m

via I 81, I 380, NY 41

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