Drive or Fly: Riverside, NY to Staten Island, 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 ISP–EWR. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 22m
Distance
91 mi
Total Cost
$48
CO2
37 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 57m
10m in the air
Air Distance
80 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
20 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ISP and EWR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 22m | 2h 57m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $48 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 37 kg CO2 | 20 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 NY 27, BP, CR 51
via SO, NY 27, BP
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Riverside, NY to Staten Island, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.