Drive or Fly: Babylon, NY to Lake Success, 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–LGA. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

27.5 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 35m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Babylon, NY → ISP 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Lake Success, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Lake Success, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and LGA. 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

1h 57m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Babylon, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

New Rochelle Amtrak Station → Lake Success, NY 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 27 mi, ~40m drive

To New Rochelle Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~16m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 34m

35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0250

Door-to-Door Timeline

Babylon, NY → Hempstead Bus Station (LGI6) 24m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Queens Village (7-11) (QES6) → Lake Success, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From LGI6 — Hempstead Bus Station 16 mi, ~24m drive

To QES6 — Queens Village (7-11) 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	39m	2h 35m	1h 57m	1h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$3	$1
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	0 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, FlixBus 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

27.5 mi 39m

via SO, M, N

Shortest (+1 min)

24.3 mi 41m

via I 495, NY 109

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