Drive or Fly: Huntington, NY to Bridgehampton, 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–HVN. At 65 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 40m

Distance

65.8 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 30m

7m in the air

Air Distance

59 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → ISP 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → Bridgehampton, NY 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Bridgehampton, NY HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and HVN. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 4m

1h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 21m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Old Saybrook Amtrak Station → Bridgehampton, NY 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~73/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 47m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) → Bridgehampton, NY 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

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

To NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 41 mi, ~61m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 40m	3h 30m	3h 4m	2h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$13	$4
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	2 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 13, 2026.

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