Drive or Fly: Riverhead, NY to White Plains, 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 ISP–HPN. At 84 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 3m

Distance

84.7 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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

2h 54m

7m in the air

Air Distance

58 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Riverhead, NY → ISP 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HPN → White Plains, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Riverhead, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 24 mi, ~37m drive

White Plains, NY HPN — Westchester County Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and HPN. 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 50m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0240

Door-to-Door Timeline

Riverhead, NY → New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) 45m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

White Plains Bus Station (WHP6) → White Plains, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 30 mi, ~45m drive

To WHP6 — White Plains Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m 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 3m	2h 54m	2h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$122	$5
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	15 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 Riverhead, NY to White Plains, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.