The fly or drive score is an estimate of the true cost of travel. A lower score is better. Our score includes factors like airline prices and fuel costs, but it also takes into account the value of your time spent traveling. If you're taking time off work because you have to drive an extra day, it might be better to fly even if driving is technically cheaper. Tap on a blue or green value to customize it.
Number of travelers = 1 person
Cheapest airfare = $200.00 round tripEnter the total number of travelers. This will be used to calculate the sum of plane tickets for everyone, as well as the number of cars you need if you're planning a road trip. We assume a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars if your situation is different.
Total airfare for all travelers = $200.00We estimated the cheapest price for a round trip plane ticket from CMH to HPN at $200.
To change the price for your flight, enter it here:
Extra costs (transportation) = $0.00
Enter the total amount you're planning to spend on extra costs for local transportation at your destination. This might include a rental car to drive around the area, or the cost of a cab or airport shuttle to get to your hotel. You could also include an extra cost for food at the airport, and any other miscellaneous spending along the way. Enter your total estimate below.
Number of passengers = 1 person
Number of cars = 1 car
Gas for each car = $156.42 round tripEnter the total number of cars you'll be taking on the road trip. This will be used to calculate the total cost of driving for everyone. The default is a max of 4 passengers per car, but you can adjust the number of cars to fit your situation.
Fuel efficiency = 25 mpg
Current gas price = $3.66Enter the fuel efficiency of your vehicle in miles per gallon (mpg). If you're unsure of the exact number, you can look it up on the fueleconomy.gov site.
Vehicle fuel efficiency: mpg
Total fuel costs for all cars = $156.42Enter the average fuel price for your trip in U.S. dollars. If you're taking a long road trip, the gas price in each state may vary. Remember to adjust for premium or diesel fuel prices.
Flight distance = 426 miles one-way
Driving distance = 534 miles one-way
Driving is usually cheaper, but it takes a lot longer. So in order to get a better comparison, we include a special "value of time factor" that estimates how much your time is worth. If you take a day off work for a long road trip instead of a quick flight, you might add up your lost earnings. The default we use is $10/hr but you can enter any value you want below. If there are multiple travelers, you can enter the sum of everyone's value.
Value of time factor: $ per hour
Cost to fly or drive
You can adjust any of the settings above to customize the calculation for your exact trip. We assume some simple default values to get a quick answer to start.
The Fly Score is an estimate of how much it would cost you to take a flight, including factors to account for the value of your time getting to the airport, checking in, and waiting for the plane to take off and land. The default fly score is 281 from Ohio to New York.
The Drive Score is a comparable calculation that estimates the total cost of doing a road trip. You might spend less on gas than the price of airfare, but it could take you longer to get there if you're driving. So we include the value of your time spent in the car, as well as additional costs for things like hotel, tolls, food, and whatever else you want to include. The default drive score from Ohio to New York is 346.
So in this case, it's better to fly from Ohio to New York.
These results are based on the actual driving distance from Ohio to New York, which is 534 miles or 859 kilometers. You can also check the cost of driving from Ohio to New York.
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