Drive or Fly: Babylon, NY to Geneva, 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 ISP–ITH. At 312 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 41m

Distance

312.3 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

126 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

3h 45m

29m in the air

Air Distance

241 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

61 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Babylon, NY → ISP 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ITH → Geneva, NY 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Babylon, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

Geneva, NY ITH — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 56m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− 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	6h 41m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$104	$185
Carbon footprint	126 kg CO₂	61 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

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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

312.3 mi 6h 40m

via I 80, I 81, US 11; NY 79

Alternative (+60 min)

367.8 mi 7h 41m

via I 80, US 15, NY 14

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