How far is Islip, NY from Cutchogue, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Cutchogue, NY is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Cutchogue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Cutchogue.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue
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Turn right onto NY 27 East
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
777 ft · 29 sec · Bittermint Street
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Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
47 m · 6 sec · Ferndale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
1733 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
30.6 mi · 42 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Riverhead Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road
49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Turn straight onto Cross River Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross River Drive
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Turn right onto Route 25
4.8 mi · 9 min · Route 25
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Continue on Main Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto New Suffolk Road
17 m · 2 sec · New Suffolk Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Suffolk Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Cutchogue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Cutchogue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Cutchogue?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Center Moriches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Islip and 24.2 miles from Cutchogue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Cutchogue.
Stop Ideas Near Center Moriches
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Moriches.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Cutchogue. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).
#1 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cutchogue
Census designated place
| Population | 3,349 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106600, -72.4850900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cutchogue (-72.48509, 41.01066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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