How far is Islip, NY from East Setauket, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to East Setauket, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Smithtown, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and East Setauket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and East Setauket.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue
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Continue on Joshuas Path
1.4 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Nesconset Highway
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Turn left onto Nicolls Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit slight right
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Country Road
1700 ft · 31 sec · North Country Road
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Continue on Route 25A
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 25A
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Continue on Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and East Setauket.
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.
Nesconset Highway
Continue on Nesconset Highway
4.9 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Setauket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to East Setauket?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Village of the Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Islip and 9.2 miles from East Setauket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Setauket.
Stop Ideas Near Village of the Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village of the Branch.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and East Setauket. Straight-line distance: 15.61 mi (25.12 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 East Setauket
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.1059400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Setauket (-73.10594, 40.94149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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