Drive or Fly: Oyster Bay, NY to Danby, 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–ITH. At 249 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 25m
Distance
249.8 mi
Total Cost
$90
CO2
101 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 2m
22m in the air
Air Distance
184 mi
Total Cost
$182
CO2
47 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HPN and ITH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 25m | 3h 2m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $90 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 101 kg CO2 | 47 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 80, I 81, I 380
via NY 17, I 86; NY 17, NJ 17
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oyster Bay, NY to Danby, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.