How far is Islip, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
52.23 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.44 mi
52.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.23 mi
Kilometers
84.05 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Sat, May 30, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-05-30T08:21
Arrive New Rochelle
Sat, May 30, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Islip
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To New Rochelle
27.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Central Islip as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and New Rochelle.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams

    1239 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle

    91 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    889 ft · 25 sec · North Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on North Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · North Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and New Rochelle.

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
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 47%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.81 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.55 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 31m from Islip
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Islip and Mostly Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Islip and 27.8 miles from New Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Islip and Mostly Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.2 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.2 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
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.89
Diesel $4.69 $8.64 $17.27

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and New Rochelle. The current time is 08:21:35.

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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.