Drive or Fly: Esopus, NY to Brookhaven, 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 SWF–ISP. At 145 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 11m
Distance
145 mi
Total Cost
$67
CO2
59 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 1m
11m in the air
Air Distance
91 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SWF and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 11m | 3h 1m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $67 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 59 kg CO2 | 23 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 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 87, I 495, NJ 17
via I 495, Palisades Interstate Parkway, US 9W
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Esopus, NY to Brookhaven, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.