Drive or Fly: Babylon, NY to Melrose Park, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ISP–SYR. At 294 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 14m
Distance
294.3 mi
Total Cost
$100
CO2
119 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 26m
27m in the air
Air Distance
225 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
57 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ISP and SYR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 14m | 3h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $100 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 119 kg CO2 | 57 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 81, I 80, I 380
via NY 17, I 81, SO
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Babylon, NY to Melrose Park, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.