Drive or Fly: Brookhaven, NY to Islip Terrace, 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–ISP. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

28m

Distance

18.3 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 27m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brookhaven, NY → ISP 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Islip Terrace, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Brookhaven, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Islip Terrace, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and ISP. 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

2h 34m

26m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brookhaven, NY → Bridgeport Amtrak Station 46m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 26m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Amtrak Station → Islip Terrace, NY 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Bridgeport Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~46m drive

To Stamford Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m 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	28m	2h 27m	2h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	4 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 12, 2026.

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