How far is Kent, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Kent, NY to Islip, NY is about 421.8 miles (678.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
421.77 mi
07h 03m
Flight
309.93 mi
498.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.93 mi
Kilometers
498.78 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.77 mi
Kilometers
678.78 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-15T07:03
Arrive Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Kent
198.7 mi
03h 31m
To Islip
223.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Ford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kent Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Peter Smith Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Peter Smith Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  46. 46

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  50. 50

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  51. 51

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  52. 52

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  53. 53

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  54. 54

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  55. 55

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  56. 56

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  57. 57

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  58. 58

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  59. 59

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  61. 61

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  62. 62

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  63. 63

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  64. 64

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  65. 65

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  66. 66

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  67. 67

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  68. 68

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  69. 69

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  70. 70

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  71. 71

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  72. 72

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  73. 73

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  74. 74

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  75. 75

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  76. 76

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  77. 77

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
77 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
9 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 23%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 19%
New York State Thruway
30 mi · 7%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 6%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.9 mi
309.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 31m from Kent
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kent and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent to Islip?

The road trip is about 421.8 miles (678.8 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.7 miles from Kent and 223.1 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.65 one way or $119.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kent and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Islip. Straight-line distance: 309.93 mi (498.78 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population13,142
Coordinates43.3278400, -78.1353000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Islip

#2 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
Start: Ford Street (-78.135299, 43.327819)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.88 gal
56.34 L · about $59.65
Round trip
$119.31
29.76 gal · 112.68 L
Estimated CO2
132.2 kg one way
Round trip: 264.5 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $59.65 $119.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $66.68 $133.35
Premium $4.86 $72.33 $144.66
Diesel $4.69 $69.85 $139.69

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Islip. The current time is 07:03:44.

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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.