How far is Middletown, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Islip, NY is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Road
113.06 mi
02h 13m
Flight
80.22 mi
129.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.22 mi
Kilometers
129.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.95 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T07:27
Arrive Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Middletown
54.4 mi
01h 06m
To Islip
58.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
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 Middletown and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  30. 30

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  33. 33

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  35. 35

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  38. 38

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  44. 44

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  45. 45

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
48 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 22%
I 84 West
17.8 mi · 16%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 12%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
01h 06m from Middletown
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Islip?

The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Middletown and 58.7 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $31.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Islip. Straight-line distance: 80.22 mi (129.1 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
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: Mill Street (-74.422973, 41.446077)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$31.99
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.00 $31.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.88 $35.76
Premium $4.86 $19.40 $38.79
Diesel $4.69 $18.73 $37.46

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 Middletown and Islip. The current time is 07:26:59.

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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.