Drive or Fly: Huntington, NY to South Valley Stream, 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–JFK. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

28.4 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 39m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → ISP 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → South Valley Stream, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

South Valley Stream, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and JFK. 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

2h 23m

58m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntington, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 21m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 58m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → South Valley Stream, NY 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 16 mi, ~24m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	43m	2h 39m	2h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 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 — 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 South Valley Stream, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.