Drive or Fly: New Hempstead, NY to Brookhaven, 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 HPN–ISP. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 2m
Distance
87.6 mi
Total Cost
$54
CO2
35 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 50m
8m in the air
Air Distance
64 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
16 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HPN and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 2m | 2h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $54 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 35 kg CO2 | 16 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 495, Palisades Interstate Parkway, I 95; US 1
via I 495, Garden State Parkway Connector, NJ 4
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Hempstead, NY to Brookhaven, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.