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Drive or Fly: Selden, NY to West Albany, 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–ALB. At 199 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 12m

Distance

199.7 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

81 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44
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

2h 36m

16m in the air

Air Distance

131 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Selden, NY → ISP 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 16m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ALB → West Albany, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Selden, NY ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
West Albany, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ISP and ALB. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 4h 12m 2h 36m
Total cost (1 person) $79 $125
Carbon footprint 81 kg CO2 33 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
199.7 mi 4h 12m

via NY 17, I 495, NJ 17

Shortest (+25 min)
162.9 mi 4h 37m

via CT 8, I 90, Bridgeport, CT - Port Jefferson, NY

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