Drive or Fly: Huntington, NY to Hampton Bays, 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–ISP. At 53 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 19m

Distance

53.4 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 18m

6m in the air

Air Distance

47 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → ISP 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Hampton Bays, NY 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Hampton Bays, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 9m

1h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 21m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Clinton → Hampton Bays, NY 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To Clinton 28 mi, ~43m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 41m

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) → Hampton Bays, NY 55m

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 36 mi, ~55m 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 19m	3h 18m	3h 9m	2h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$11	$4
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 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 12, 2026.

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