How far is Center Moriches, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Center Moriches, NY to Islip, NY is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Moriches and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Moriches and Islip.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
35 m · 10 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
2876 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Frowein Road
785 ft · 15 sec · Frowein Road
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Continue on Montauk Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto William Floyd Parkway
1534 ft · 31 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
3070 ft · 58 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 111 South: Islip
713 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Islip Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
865 ft · 15 sec · 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 Center Moriches and Islip.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Center Moriches 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 Center Moriches to Islip?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Center Moriches and 12.2 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Center Moriches and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue
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 North Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Moriches and Islip. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).
#1 Center Moriches
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,580 |
| Coordinates | 40.8003800, -72.7898200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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