How far is Islip, NY from Aquebogue, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Aquebogue, NY is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
38.94 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.91 mi
54.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquebogue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Aquebogue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islip
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
Shirley
NY

Census-designated place in New York, USA

From Islip
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Aquebogue
19.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Islip Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto NY 27 East

    35 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Bittermint Street

    777 ft · 29 sec · Bittermint Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard

    47 m · 6 sec · Ferndale Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    1733 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    30.6 mi · 42 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Riverhead Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road

    49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cross River Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross River Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 25

    1.4 km · 2 min · Route 25

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 25

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
30.9 mi · 79%
Cross River Drive
3.23 mi · 8%
Quogue Riverhead Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Route 25
0.85 mi · 2%
Old Riverhead Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Islip Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

30.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 27m from Islip
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Aquebogue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Aquebogue?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Islip and 19.5 miles from Aquebogue.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Aquebogue.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

63 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Aquebogue. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.57 km).

Islip

#1 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
Aquebogue

#2 Aquebogue

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population2,438
Coordinates40.9445400, -72.6270400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Aquebogue (-72.62704, 40.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.69 $6.43 $12.86

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 Islip and Aquebogue. The current time is 00:03:19.

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.