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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ALB–ISP. At 204 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 21m
Distance
204.2 mi
Total Cost
$80
CO2
82 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 45m
16m in the air
Air Distance
134 mi
Total Cost
$180
CO2
34 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ALB and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
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 |
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.
via I 87, I 495, NJ 17
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.