How far is Islip, NY from Center Moriches, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Center Moriches, NY is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.87 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.42 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 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 Center Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Islip
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Patchogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Islip
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Center Moriches
11.9 mi
00h 18m

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
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Center Moriches.

  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

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46: William Floyd Parkway South, Shirley

    1333 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway

    815 ft · 21 sec · William Floyd Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Frowein Road

    785 ft · 18 sec · Frowein Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Montauk Highway

    2876 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    35 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
17.9 mi · 75%
Montauk Highway
3.49 mi · 15%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 3%
Islip Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
CR 46
0.25 mi · 1%
NY 27 East
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

17.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Patchogue
00h 18m from Islip
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Center Moriches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Center Moriches?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 11.9 miles from Islip and 11.9 miles from Center Moriches.

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 1.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

53 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

67 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Center Moriches. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 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
Center Moriches

#2 Center Moriches

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,580
Coordinates40.8003800, -72.7898200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Center Moriches (-72.78982, 40.80038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.17
Diesel $4.69 $3.94 $7.89

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 Center Moriches. The current time is 00:03:44.

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.