Drive or Fly: Huntington, NY to Beacon, 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–SWF. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 11m

Distance

93.7 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 43m

6m in the air

Air Distance

52 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → ISP 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SWF → Beacon, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Huntington, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

Beacon, NY SWF — New York Stewart International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and SWF. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 2m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → Stamford Bus Stop (SMD6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

White Plains Bus Station (WHP6) → Beacon, NY 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From SMD6 — Stamford Bus Stop 14 mi, ~21m drive

To WHP6 — White Plains Bus Station 34 mi, ~51m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 11m	2h 43m	2h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$122	$1
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	1 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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

93.7 mi 2h 11m

via NY 17, NY 25A, NJ 17

Shortest (+0 min)

87.5 mi 2h 12m

via Palisades Interstate Parkway, NY 25A, I 295

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