How far is Islip, NY from Sag Harbor, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Sag Harbor, NY is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 26m.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Sag Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Sag 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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scuttle Hole Road
28 m · 2 sec · Scuttle Hole Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
2 mi · 4 min · Scuttle Hole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1141 ft · 55 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
5 m · 1 sec · Division Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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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 Sag 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 Rain Showers Likely near Sag Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Sag Harbor?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Westhampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Islip and 28.1 miles from Sag Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Sag Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Westhampton
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 Westhampton.
Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Sag Harbor. Straight-line distance: 51.41 mi (82.74 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 Sag Harbor
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.9978800, -72.2925800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sag Harbor (-72.29258, 40.99788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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