Drive or Fly: Southold, NY to Fair Harbor, 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–ISP. At 67 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 49m

Distance

67.6 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 5m

6m in the air

Air Distance

49 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southold, NY → HVN 41m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ISP → Fair Harbor, NY 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Southold, NY HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 28 mi, ~41m drive

Fair Harbor, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and ISP. 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 24m

1h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southold, NY → Westbrook 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Stamford Amtrak Station → Fair Harbor, NY 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Westbrook 16 mi, ~23m drive

To Stamford Amtrak Station 34 mi, ~51m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 49m	3h 5m	3h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$12
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	13 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

67.6 mi 1h 48m

via NY 27, CR 48; Truck NY 25, RM

Alternative (+5 min)

70.6 mi 1h 54m

via I 495, CR 48; Truck NY 25, RM

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