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Drive or Fly: Hampton Manor, NY to Brookhaven, 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 ALB–ISP. At 204 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 21m

Distance

204.2 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45
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 45m

16m in the air

Air Distance

134 mi

Total Cost

$180

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton Manor, NY → ALB 14m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 16m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ISP → Brookhaven, NY 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hampton Manor, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive
Brookhaven, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ALB 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
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 4h 21m 2h 45m
Total cost (1 person) $80 $180
Carbon footprint 82 kg CO2 34 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
204.2 mi 4h 21m

via I 87, I 495, NJ 17

Shortest (+9 min)
198.8 mi 4h 30m

via I 495, Taconic State Parkway, I 684

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