Drive or Fly: Shelter Island, NY to East Flatbush, 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 HVN–JFK. At 98 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 41m

Distance

98.7 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

40 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 10m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Shelter Island, NY → HVN 47m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JFK → East Flatbush, NY 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Shelter Island, NY HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 32 mi, ~47m drive

East Flatbush, NY JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and JFK. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 36m

2h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$19

CO2

5 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Shelter Island, NY → Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 24m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 141m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station → East Flatbush, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 16 mi, ~24m drive

To Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 41m	3h 10m	3h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$124	$19
Carbon footprint	40 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	5 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: Amtrak 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Shelter Island, NY to East Flatbush, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.