Drive or Fly: Hopkinton, NY to Islip, 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 MSS–ISP. At 381 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 11m
Distance
381.5 mi
Total Cost
$119
CO2
154 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 12m
34m in the air
Air Distance
284 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
72 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MSS and ISP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 8h 11m | 3h 12m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $119 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 154 kg CO2 | 72 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 19, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hopkinton, NY to Islip, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.