Drive or Fly: Smithtown, NY to Ontario, 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–ROC. At 362 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 37m

Distance

362.1 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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 13m

32m in the air

Air Distance

266 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

68 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Smithtown, NY → ISP 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Ontario, NY 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Smithtown, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Ontario, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 24m 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	7h 37m	3h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$186
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	68 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

362.1 mi 7h 37m

via I 81, I 80, I 380

Alternative (+72 min)

369.9 mi 8h 50m

via I 90, CT 8, NY 104

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