Drive or Fly: Depew, NY to Smithtown, 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 BUF–ISP. At 416 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
8h 42m
Distance
416.4 mi
Total Cost
$128
CO2
168 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 58m
38m in the air
Air Distance
316 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
81 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BUF and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 8h 42m | 2h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $128 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 168 kg CO2 | 81 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 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Depew, NY to Smithtown, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.