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Drive or Fly: Amherst, NY to Roosevelt, NY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 20m

Distance

399.3 mi

Total Cost

$119

CO2

161 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$84
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 2m

37m in the air

Air Distance

312 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Amherst, NY → BUF 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
JFK → Roosevelt, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Amherst, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive
Roosevelt, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

86.4%

Cancellation

13.6%

+ Saves about 5h 18m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− 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 8h 20m 3h 2m
Total cost (1 person) $119 $187
Carbon footprint 161 kg CO2 79 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 86% on-time
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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
399.3 mi 8h 20m

via I 90, I 81, I 80

Alternative (+3 min)
407.4 mi 8h 23m

via I 86, I 80, I 81

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