Drive or Fly: Hempstead, NY to Moira, 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 JFK–MSS. At 365 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 48m

Distance

365.9 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

148 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81

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

3h 13m

35m in the air

Air Distance

288 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

73 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hempstead, NY → JFK 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSS → Moira, NY 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hempstead, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Moira, NY MSS — Massena International Airport Richards Field 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JFK and MSS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 35m 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	7h 48m	3h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$116	$187
Carbon footprint	148 kg CO₂	73 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

365.9 mi 7h 48m

via NY 17, I 87, NY 30

Alternative (+53 min)

392.8 mi 8h 42m

via NY 17, NY 145, NY 812

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