How far is Islip, NY from Patchogue, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Patchogue, NY is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Patchogue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Patchogue.
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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
9.3 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 83: North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, Patchogue
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South
2075 ft · 54 sec · Sunrise Service Road South
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Turn right onto North Ocean Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Ocean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Patchogue.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.33 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Patchogue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Patchogue?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Islip and 6.2 miles from Patchogue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Patchogue is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Bohemia
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 Bohemia.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Patchogue. Straight-line distance: 10.52 mi (16.93 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 Patchogue
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.7656500, -73.0151100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patchogue (-73.01511, 40.76565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
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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