How far is Islip, NY from Copiague, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Copiague, NY is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
12.14 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.47 mi
16.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.14 mi
Kilometers
19.54 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 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 Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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 Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Islip
6.1 mi
00h 09m
To Copiague
6.1 mi
00h 09m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nassau Avenue

    1800 ft · 51 sec · Nassau Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Commack Road

    2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

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

    709 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Straight Path

    1020 ft · 24 sec · Straight Path

  9. 9

    Continue on Dixon Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Dixon Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Great Neck Road

    1266 ft · 31 sec · Great Neck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marconi Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
10 mi · 82%
Dixon Avenue
0.64 mi · 5%
Commack Road
0.47 mi · 4%
Nassau Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
Great Neck Road
0.24 mi · 2%
Straight Path
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

9.72 mi · 00h 13m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 09m from Islip
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Copiague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Islip and 6.1 miles from Copiague.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Copiague. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 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
Copiague

#2 Copiague

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,993
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.3998400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Copiague (-73.39984, 40.68149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.45
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.72 $3.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.93 $3.85
Premium $4.86 $2.09 $4.18
Diesel $4.69 $2.02 $4.04

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 Copiague. The current time is 00:03:18.

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.