Drive or Fly: Pine Plains, 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 SWF–ISP. At 151 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 25m
Distance
151.9 mi
Total Cost
$69
CO2
61 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 26m
11m in the air
Air Distance
91 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SWF and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 25m | 3h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $69 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 61 kg CO2 | 23 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, I 684, Taconic State Parkway
via Taconic State Parkway, I 495, NY 82
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pine Plains, NY to Brookhaven, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.