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Drive or Fly: Arcade, NY to The Bronx, 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

7h 10m

Distance

348.3 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

141 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 29m

31m in the air

Air Distance

262 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arcade, NY → BUF 48m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 31m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LGA → The Bronx, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Arcade, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive
The Bronx, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.8%

+ Saves about 3h 41m 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 7h 10m 3h 29m
Total cost (1 person) $101 $185
Carbon footprint 141 kg CO2 67 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% 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 Jul 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
348.3 mi 7h 9m

via I 86, I 80, I 81

Alternative (+14 min)
361.6 mi 7h 24m

via I 80, US 15, I 86

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