How far is Cutchogue, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Cutchogue, NY to Islip, NY is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.5 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.5 mi
Kilometers
76.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cutchogue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutchogue
2026-04-18T22:29
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutchogue
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Center Moriches
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Cutchogue
23.7 mi
00h 36m
To Islip
23.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cutchogue and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutchogue and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on New Suffolk Road

    17 m · 11 sec · New Suffolk Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    1947 ft · 49 sec · Mill Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue

    1300 ft · 50 sec · Roanoke Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peconic Avenue

    635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nugent Drive

    732 ft · 20 sec · Nugent Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches

    88 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Center Drive South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South

  13. 13

    Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

    593 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    3070 ft · 58 sec · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto NY 111 South: Islip

    713 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Islip Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutchogue and Islip.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
24.8 mi · 52%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 11%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.29 mi · 11%
Northville Turnpike
3.43 mi · 7%
Main Road
2.31 mi · 5%
Middle Road
1.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Moriches
00h 36m from Cutchogue
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cutchogue 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 Cutchogue to Islip?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Cutchogue and 23.8 miles from Islip.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cutchogue and Partly Sunny near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Center Moriches

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Moriches, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Moriches.

RAIL

Bridgeport

54 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

66 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

69 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutchogue and Islip. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).

Cutchogue

#1 Cutchogue

Census designated place

Population3,349
Coordinates41.0106600, -72.4850900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Islip

#2 Islip

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

Population322,328
Coordinates40.7298200, -73.2103900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cutchogue (-72.48509, 41.01066)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.47
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.74 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.17 $16.33
Diesel $4.69 $7.89 $15.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutchogue and Islip. The current time is 22:29:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.