Drive or Fly: Babylon, NY to White Plains, 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–HPN. At 52 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 18m

Distance

52.3 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

21 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 34m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Babylon, NY → ISP 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HPN → White Plains, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

White Plains, NY HPN — Westchester County Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and HPN. 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 54m

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 → White Plains, NY 13m

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 9 mi, ~13m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 18m	2h 34m	1h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	21 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

52.3 mi 1h 18m

via SO, HR, I 295

Alternative (+2 min)

53.2 mi 1h 20m

via HR, SO, M

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