How far is Islip, NY from Northwest Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Northwest Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Northwest Harbor.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue
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Turn right onto NY 27 East
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
777 ft · 29 sec · Bittermint Street
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Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
47 m · 6 sec · Ferndale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
1733 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Stephen Hands Path
1.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Hands Path
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Turn left
11 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
1617 ft · 46 sec · Stephen Hands Path
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Continue on Old Northwest Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road
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Turn right
2184 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Northwest Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Northwest Harbor?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Islip and 30.4 miles from Northwest Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Northampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northampton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Northwest Harbor. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.81 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 Northwest Harbor
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 3,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.0098200, -72.2211900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest Harbor (-72.22119, 41.00982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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