Drive or Fly: Babylon, NY to Montour Falls, 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–ELM. At 294 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 3m
Distance
294.1 mi
Total Cost
$100
CO2
119 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 6m
26m in the air
Air Distance
215 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
55 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ISP and ELM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 3m | 3h 6m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $100 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 119 kg CO2 | 55 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 18, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Babylon, NY to Montour Falls, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.