How far is Mount Sinai, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Sinai, NY to Islip, NY is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.33 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.74 mi
28.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.74 mi
Kilometers
28.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Sinai
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sinai
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sinai
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Nesconset
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Mount Sinai
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Islip
10.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sinai and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Country Road

    948 ft · 24 sec · North Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 54 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  11. 11

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nesconset Highway
6.66 mi · 33%
Smithtown Bypass
4.47 mi · 22%
Islip Avenue
4.03 mi · 20%
Wheeler Road
1.61 mi · 8%
Joshuas Path
1.47 mi · 7%
Shore Road
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nesconset Highway

Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

6.66 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nesconset
00h 16m from Mount Sinai
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai to Islip?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Nesconset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Mount Sinai and 10.2 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Sinai and Partly Sunny near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Nesconset

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 Nesconset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

36 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sinai and Islip. Straight-line distance: 17.74 mi (28.55 km).

Mount Sinai

#1 Mount Sinai

Hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,118
Coordinates40.9470400, -73.0295500
Altitude10
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: Mount Sinai (-73.02955, 40.94704)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.77
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.89 $5.77
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.23 $6.45
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $4.69 $3.38 $6.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Sinai and Islip. The current time is 22:30:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.