How far is Otego, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Otego, NY to Islip, NY is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.86 mi
04h 49m
Flight
153.53 mi
247.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.53 mi
Kilometers
247.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.86 mi
Kilometers
334.52 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Otego
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otego
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Islip
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otego
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Goshen
NY

County seat of Orange County, New York, United States

From Otego
103.8 mi
02h 24m
To Islip
104 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using North Great River as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sidney-Wells Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Sidney-Wells Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Church Road

    2875 ft · 2 min · Union Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 357

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 357

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Brook Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  18. 18

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  37. 37

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  42. 42

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  44. 44

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  47. 47

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  49. 49

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  52. 52

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  53. 53

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  55. 55

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  56. 56

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  57. 57

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  58. 58

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  59. 59

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  60. 60

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  61. 61

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otego 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
62 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 33%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 12%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 7%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goshen
02h 24m from Otego
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Otego 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 Otego to Islip?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Otego and 104 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goshen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goshen, 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 Goshen.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

63 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

65 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otego and Islip. Straight-line distance: 153.53 mi (247.08 km).

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#1 Otego

Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population2,846
Coordinates42.3973000, -75.1735000
Altitude326
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: Otego (-75.1735, 42.3973)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.85
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.43 $58.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.89 $65.78
Premium $4.86 $35.68 $71.36
Diesel $4.69 $34.45 $68.91

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Otego and Islip. The current time is 19:34:16.

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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.