How far is Islip, NY from Dover Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Dover Plains, NY is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.33 mi
02h 36m
Flight
72.42 mi
116.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.42 mi
Kilometers
116.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.33 mi
Kilometers
180.77 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Islip
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-16T13:38
Arrive Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Harrison
NY

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

From Islip
56.2 mi
01h 18m
To Dover Plains
56.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Dover Plains.

  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

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 39 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1185 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
54.4 mi · 48%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 22%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 12%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 2%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
01h 18m from Islip
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Islip and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Dover Plains?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Islip and 56.2 miles from Dover Plains.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Islip and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Harrison
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Harrison
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

8 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Dover Plains. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 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
Dover Plains

#2 Dover Plains

Census-designated place in New York

Population1,323
Coordinates41.7412100, -73.5765200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Dover Plains (-73.57652, 41.74121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.74 $35.49
Premium $4.86 $19.25 $38.50
Diesel $4.69 $18.59 $37.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and Dover Plains. The current time is 13:38:06.

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.