Drive or Fly: New Rochelle, NY to Southold, 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–HVN. At 94 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

94.8 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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

3h 6m

9m in the air

Air Distance

72 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Rochelle, NY → LGA 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HVN → Southold, NY 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

New Rochelle, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

Southold, NY HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 28 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and HVN. 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

2h 54m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Rochelle, NY → White Plains Bus Station (WHP6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) → Southold, NY 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From WHP6 — White Plains Bus Station 8 mi, ~13m drive

To NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 31 mi, ~46m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 19m	3h 6m	2h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$5
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	3 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 13, 2026.

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