Drive or Fly: Islip, NY to Painted Post, 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–ELM. At 302 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 13m

Distance

302.4 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

122 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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 54m

27m in the air

Air Distance

224 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

57 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Islip, NY → ISP 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 27m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELM → Painted Post, NY 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Painted Post, NY ELM — Elmira Corning Regional Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and ELM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 19m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	6h 13m	2h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$184
Carbon footprint	122 kg CO₂	57 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

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

302.4 mi 6h 12m

via I 80, I 86; NY 17, I 81

Alternative (+15 min)

315.9 mi 6h 28m

via I 80, US 15, SO

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