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Drive or Fly: Preble, NY to Islip, 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 ITH–ISP. At 275 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 41m

Distance

275.6 mi

Total Cost

$96

CO2

111 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$61
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 11m

25m in the air

Air Distance

205 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Preble, NY → ITH 35m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 25m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ISP → Islip, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Preble, NY ITH — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive
Islip, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ITH and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 30m compared to driving
+ 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 11m
Total cost (1 person) $96 $183
Carbon footprint 111 kg CO2 52 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
275.6 mi 5h 40m

via I 81, I 80, SO

Shortest (+6 min)
274.1 mi 5h 47m

via I 86; NY 17, I 81, SO

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