How far is Ontario, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Ontario, NY to Islip, NY is about 364.9 miles (587.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.96 mi
06h 13m
Flight
270.84 mi
435.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.84 mi
Kilometers
435.88 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.96 mi
Kilometers
587.35 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ontario
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ontario
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

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

From Ontario
181.1 mi
03h 06m
To Islip
183.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Ontario and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    28 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2357 ft · 1 min · Furnace Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  24. 24

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  36. 36

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  41. 41

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  42. 42

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  43. 43

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  46. 46

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  48. 48

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  51. 51

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  52. 52

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  53. 53

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  54. 54

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  57. 57

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  58. 58

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  59. 59

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  60. 60

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontario 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
61 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 22%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 7%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
West Genesee Road
20.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 2%
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
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94 mi
270.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 06m from Ontario
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ontario 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 Ontario to Islip?

The road trip is about 364.9 miles (587.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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 181.1 miles from Ontario and 183.9 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 94 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 $51.64 one way or $103.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Ontario and Partly Sunny 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 Ontario and Islip. Straight-line distance: 270.84 mi (435.88 km).

Ontario

#1 Ontario

Human settlement in United States of America

Population10,173
Coordinates43.2209000, -77.2830400
Altitude134
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: Ridge Road (-77.283052, 43.22087)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.88 gal
48.75 L · about $51.64
Round trip
$103.27
25.76 gal · 97.5 L
Estimated CO2
114.5 kg one way
Round trip: 228.9 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.64 $103.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.72 $115.43
Premium $4.86 $62.61 $125.22
Diesel $4.69 $60.46 $120.92

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 Ontario and Islip. The current time is 23:31:06.

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