How far is Islip, NY from Great River, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Great River, NY is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.64 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.83 mi
4.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.83 mi
Kilometers
4.55 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.64 mi
Kilometers
5.85 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-11T08:23
Arrive Great River
Sat, Apr 11, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Islip
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Islip
NY

Hamlet and CDP in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York

From Islip
1.8 mi
00h 03m
To Great River
1.8 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Great River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Great River.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1264 ft · 27 sec · Montauk Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great River Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Great River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Road

    800 ft · 42 sec · Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1493 ft · 1 min · Woodhollow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto New Street

    16 m · 2 sec · New Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Great River.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.05 mi · 56%
Great River Road
0.9 mi · 25%
Woodhollow Road
0.28 mi · 8%
Montauk Highway
0.24 mi · 7%
Church Road
0.15 mi · 4%
New Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

2.05 mi · 00h 03m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
2.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Islip
00h 03m from Islip
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Islip and Sunny near Great River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Great River?

The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

East Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Islip and 1.8 miles from Great River.

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

The direct path is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Islip and Sunny near Great River.

Stop Ideas Near East Islip

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 East Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Islip.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

49 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

54 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

64 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Great River. Straight-line distance: 2.83 mi (4.55 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
Great River

#2 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.49 L · about $0.52
Round trip
$1.04
0.26 gal · 0.98 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.52 $1.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.58 $1.17
Premium $4.86 $0.63 $1.26
Diesel $4.69 $0.61 $1.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and Great River. The current time is 08:23:11.

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.