Drive or Fly: Irvington, NY to Smithtown, 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 HPN–ISP. At 60 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 30m

Distance

60.7 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 27m

4m in the air

Air Distance

37 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Irvington, NY → HPN 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Smithtown, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Irvington, NY HPN — Westchester County Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Smithtown, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HPN 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 33m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

Irvington, NY → White Plains Bus Station (WHP6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Bus Stop (SMD6) → Smithtown, NY 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From WHP6 — White Plains Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

To SMD6 — Stamford Bus Stop 22 mi, ~33m 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	1h 30m	2h 27m	1h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	9 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

60.7 mi 1h 29m

via I 495, N, Saw Mill River Parkway

Shortest (+1 min)

60.3 mi 1h 30m

via N, I 495, Hutchinson River Parkway

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