Drive or Fly: Manhattan, NY to Calverton, 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 LGA–ISP. At 71 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 46m

Distance

71.8 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 48m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manhattan, NY → LGA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Calverton, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Manhattan, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Calverton, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA 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

3h 56m

2h 38m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manhattan, NY → New York Port Authority (NYD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 158m

Arrival 10m

New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) → Calverton, NY 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From NYD6 — New York Port Authority 2 mi, ~10m drive

To NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 29 mi, ~43m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− 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 46m	2h 48m	3h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

71.8 mi 1h 46m

via I 495

Alternative (+2 min)

77.1 mi 1h 48m

via I 495, I 95; US 1, HH; NY 9A

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