Drive or Fly: Lenox, NY to Islip, NY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SYR–ISP. At 310 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
5h 6m
Distance
310.7 mi
Total Cost
$104
CO2
126 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 7m
25m in the air
Air Distance
206 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
52 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SYR and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 6m | 3h 7m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $104 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 126 kg CO2 | 52 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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 Lenox, NY to Islip, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.