How far is East Ithaca, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from East Ithaca, NY to Islip, NY is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.71 mi
05h 40m
Flight
206.08 mi
331.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.08 mi
Kilometers
331.66 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.71 mi
Kilometers
437.27 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in East Ithaca
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ithaca
2026-04-15T06:49
Arrive Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ithaca
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From East Ithaca
135.7 mi
02h 50m
To Islip
136 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Ithaca and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Ithaca Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Ithaca Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    114 m · 23 sec · Worth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornell Street

    2351 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1020 ft · 29 sec · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  38. 38

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  41. 41

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  43. 43

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  46. 46

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  50. 50

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  52. 52

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  53. 53

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  54. 54

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  55. 55

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ithaca 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
56 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 29%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 27%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 9%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 6%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
206.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 50m from East Ithaca
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Ithaca and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Ithaca to Islip?

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from East Ithaca and 136 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.45 one way or $76.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Ithaca and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, 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 Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ithaca and Islip. Straight-line distance: 206.08 mi (331.66 km).

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#1 East Ithaca

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York

Population2,231
Coordinates42.4395200, -76.4785500
Altitude245
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: East Ithaca (-76.47855, 42.43952)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $38.45
Round trip
$76.89
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.45 $76.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.97 $85.95
Premium $4.86 $46.62 $93.23
Diesel $4.69 $45.02 $90.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Ithaca and Islip. The current time is 06:49:39.

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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.