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Drive or Fly: Hempstead, NY to Kendall, 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 54m

Distance

368.3 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

149 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70
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 24m

35m in the air

Air Distance

290 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

74 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hempstead, NY → JFK 14m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 35m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ROC → Kendall, NY 35m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

Hempstead, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive
Kendall, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

97.6%

Cancellation

2.4%

+ Saves about 4h 30m 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 54m 3h 24m
Total cost (1 person) $105 $187
Carbon footprint 149 kg CO2 74 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 98% 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
368.3 mi 7h 53m

via I 81, I 80, I 90

Alternative (+32 min)
416.3 mi 8h 25m

via I 80, US 15, I 390

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