Drive or Fly: Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, 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 31 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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

3m in the air

Air Distance

25 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Islip, NY → ISP 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → North New Hyde Park, NY 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Islip, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

North New Hyde Park, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 9 mi, ~13m 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 2m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Islip, NY → Stamford Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

New Rochelle Amtrak Station → North New Hyde Park, NY 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Stamford Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To New Rochelle Amtrak Station 13 mi, ~19m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 43m

35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0250

Door-to-Door Timeline

Islip, NY → Hempstead Bus Station (LGI6) 33m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Queens Village (7-11) (QES6) → North New Hyde Park, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From LGI6 — Hempstead Bus Station 22 mi, ~33m drive

To QES6 — Queens Village (7-11) 3 mi, ~10m 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	46m	2h 27m	2h 2m	1h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$3	$1
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	0 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.