How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Islip, NY is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.74 mi
01h 20m
Flight
39.8 mi
64.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.8 mi
Kilometers
64.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.74 mi
Kilometers
97.75 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dobbs Ferry
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dobbs Ferry
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
Elmont
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Dobbs Ferry
29.1 mi
00h 40m
To Islip
31.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Dobbs Ferry and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    131 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

    117 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge

    829 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  22. 22

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  36. 36

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  37. 37

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dobbs Ferry 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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 41%
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.39 mi · 6%
Bronx River Parkway
2.78 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmont
00h 40m from Dobbs Ferry
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry to Islip?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 31.6 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Long Beach City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Long Beach City Hall

Long Beach , NY
1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Islip. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 km).

Dobbs Ferry

#1 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
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: Oak Street (-73.872851, 41.014361)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.59 $19.18
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $4.69 $10.05 $20.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dobbs Ferry and Islip. The current time is 07:38:11.

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.