How far is Middle Island, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Middle Island, NY to Islip, NY is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middle Island and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middle Island and Islip.
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Start on the route
9 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Middle Country Road
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Turn left onto Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
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Continue on North Ocean Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · North Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
2413 ft · 59 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
3070 ft · 58 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 111 South: Islip
713 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Islip Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middle Island and Islip.
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
9.23 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 Cloudy leaving Middle Island and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middle Island to Islip?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Middle Island and 11.3 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middle Island and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue
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 North Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middle Island and Islip. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.69 km).
#1 Middle Island
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 10,483 |
| Coordinates | 40.8842700, -72.9373300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
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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