How far is Averill Park, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Averill Park, NY to Islip, NY is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Averill Park and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Averill Park and Islip.
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Start on Eastern Union Turnpike
33 m · 2 sec · Eastern Union Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 43
97 m · 9 sec · State Highway 43
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Continue on State Highway 43
3.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on West Sand Lake Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany
1755 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
844 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany
2558 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 46 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Street
1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Averill Park and Islip.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Averill Park and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Averill Park to Islip?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Averill Park and 99.7 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Averill Park and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vails Gate.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Averill Park and Islip. Straight-line distance: 132.75 mi (213.64 km).
#1 Averill Park
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 42.6339700, -73.5537300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $28.18 | $56.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $31.50 | $63.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.17 | $68.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.00 | $66.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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