Drive or Fly: Brookhaven, NY to Sheridan, 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–BUF. At 452 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

9h 43m

Distance

452.8 mi

Total Cost

$135

CO2

183 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$100

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 58m

42m in the air

Air Distance

347 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

89 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brookhaven, NY → ISP 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BUF → Sheridan, NY 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Sheridan, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 40 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and BUF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 45m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	9h 43m	3h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$135	$189
Carbon footprint	183 kg CO₂	89 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

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

452.8 mi 9h 42m

via I 86; NY 17, I 80, I 81

Alternative (+2 min)

455.9 mi 9h 44m

via I 80, I 495, PA 948

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