How far is Islip, NY from Dobbs Ferry, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Road
58.17 mi
01h 26m
Flight
39.8 mi
64.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.8 mi
Kilometers
64.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.61 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive Dobbs Ferry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Islip
29.1 mi
00h 43m
To Dobbs Ferry
29.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Dobbs Ferry.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2920 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Rossevelt Street

    1821 ft · 37 sec · Rossevelt Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Howells Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Howells Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay Shore Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    736 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    111 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on New England Thruway

    2 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

    107 m · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

    650 ft · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Conner Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · Conner Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Columbus Avenue

  36. 36

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

    1512 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

  41. 41

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

    906 ft · 22 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley

    1513 ft · 34 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

    1142 ft · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Broadway

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  48. 48

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 42%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
4.9 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 4%
South Columbus Avenue
2.32 mi · 4%
New England Thruway
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 43m from Islip
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Islip and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Dobbs Ferry?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Islip and 29.1 miles from Dobbs Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Islip and Partly Sunny near Dobbs Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Dobbs Ferry. Straight-line distance: 39.8 mi (64.05 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
Dobbs Ferry

#2 Dobbs Ferry

Village in New York

Population10,919
Coordinates41.0145400, -73.8726400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Dobbs Ferry (-73.87264, 41.01454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.86 $9.97 $19.93
Diesel $4.69 $9.62 $19.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and Dobbs Ferry. The current time is 09:15:43.

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.