How far is Islip, NY from Putnam Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Putnam Lake, NY is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Putnam Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Putnam Lake.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2920 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Rossevelt Street
1821 ft · 37 sec · Rossevelt Street
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Continue on Howells Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road
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Continue on Bay Shore Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
736 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Doansburg Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Doansburg Road
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Turn slight right
26 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Fairfield Drive
1686 ft · 47 sec · Fairfield Drive
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Turn slight left onto Haviland Drive
823 ft · 23 sec · Haviland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haviland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Putnam Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Islip and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Putnam Lake?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Pelham Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Islip and 46.3 miles from Putnam Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Islip and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham Manor.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Putnam Lake. Straight-line distance: 53.53 mi (86.15 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 Putnam Lake
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
| Population | 3,844 |
| Coordinates | 41.4620400, -73.5462400 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Lake (-73.54624, 41.46204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
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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