How far is Islip, NY from East Shoreham, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to East Shoreham, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
27.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Shoreham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive East Shoreham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Centereach
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Islip
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To East Shoreham
13.9 mi
00h 21m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and East Shoreham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Islip Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Joshuas Path

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  4. 4

    Continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Route 25A

    883 ft · 19 sec · Route 25A

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    822 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    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 Shoreham.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 25A EAST
8.09 mi · 29%
Nesconset Highway
7.93 mi · 29%
Islip Avenue
4.03 mi · 15%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
3.55 mi · 13%
Wheeler Road
1.63 mi · 6%
Joshuas Path
1.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 25A EAST

Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

8.09 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centereach
00h 21m from Islip
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Rain Showers Likely near East Shoreham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to East Shoreham?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Centereach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Islip and 13.9 miles from East Shoreham.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centereach

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centereach, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

36 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and East Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 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
East Shoreham

#2 East Shoreham

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population6,666
Coordinates40.9448200, -72.8795500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: East Shoreham (-72.87955, 40.94482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.35 $8.69
Premium $4.86 $4.72 $9.43
Diesel $4.69 $4.55 $9.11

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 East Shoreham. The current time is 00:04:03.

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.