Drive or Fly: Atlantic Beach, NY to Huntington, NY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JFK–ISP. At 33 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

50m

Distance

33.2 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 39m

3m in the air

Air Distance

25 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Atlantic Beach, NY → JFK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Huntington, NY 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Atlantic Beach, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Huntington, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 12m

44m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Atlantic Beach, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 44m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Amtrak Station → Huntington, NY 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

To Stamford Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~41/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	50m	2h 39m	2h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

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 Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

33.2 mi 50m

via NY 27, NY 135, Peninsula Boulevard

Shortest (+1 min)

29.8 mi 51m

via Peninsula Boulevard, NY 25

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