Drive or Fly: Southampton, NY to Astoria, 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–LGA. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 5m

Distance

87.2 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 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

3h 15m

10m in the air

Air Distance

81 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southampton, NY → HVN 55m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Astoria, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Southampton, NY HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 37 mi, ~55m drive

Astoria, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and LGA. 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

3h 45m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southampton, NY → New Haven Bus Stop (NHV6) 60m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

New York Port Authority (NYD6) → Astoria, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From NHV6 — New Haven Bus Stop 40 mi, ~60m drive

To NYD6 — New York Port Authority 3 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 5m	3h 15m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	4 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 Southampton, NY to Astoria, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.