Drive or Fly: Paris, NY to Huntington, 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 SYR–ISP. At 253 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 41m

Distance

253.7 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

102 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56

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 48m

21m in the air

Air Distance

176 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paris, NY → SYR 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Huntington, NY 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Paris, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Huntington, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SYR 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	5h 41m	3h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$91	$182
Carbon footprint	102 kg CO₂	45 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

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

253.7 mi 5h 40m

via NY 17, NY 8, NY 25A

Alternative (+0 min)

272.7 mi 5h 41m

via New York State Thruway, I 90, NY 25A

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