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Drive or Fly: Syracuse, NY to Carle Place, 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

5h 34m

Distance

274.4 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

111 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58
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 53m

25m in the air

Air Distance

205 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Syracuse, NY → SYR 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 25m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
JFK → Carle Place, NY 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Syracuse, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive
Carle Place, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

90.9%

Cancellation

9.1%

+ Saves about 2h 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 5h 34m 2h 53m
Total cost (1 person) $93 $183
Carbon footprint 111 kg CO2 52 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 91% 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
274.4 mi 5h 34m

via I 81, I 80, I 380

Shortest (+6 min)
272.9 mi 5h 40m

via I 86; NY 17, I 81, NJ 17

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