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Drive or Fly: Elma, NY to Staten Island, 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 50m

Distance

364.1 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

147 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$69
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

2h 59m

34m in the air

Air Distance

281 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Elma, NY → BUF 12m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 34m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
EWR → Staten Island, NY 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Elma, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive
Staten Island, NY EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

96.3%

Cancellation

3.7%

+ Saves about 4h 51m 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 50m 2h 59m
Total cost (1 person) $104 $186
Carbon footprint 147 kg CO2 72 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 96% 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 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
364.1 mi 7h 49m

via I 86, I 81, I 80

Alternative (+15 min)
377.4 mi 8h 4m

via I 80, US 15, I 390

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