Drive or Fly: East Aurora, 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
MediumShort enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 30m
Distance
360.5 mi
Total Cost
$103
CO2
146 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 3m
33m in the air
Air Distance
278 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
71 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
90.8%
Cancellation
9.2%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 30m | 3h 3m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $103 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 146 kg CO2 | 71 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 91% on-time |
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.
via I 86, I 80, I 81
via I 90, Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Aurora, NY to The Bronx, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.