How far is Otisville, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Otisville, NY to Islip, NY is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
119.4 mi
02h 25m
Flight
86.15 mi
138.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.15 mi
Kilometers
138.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.16 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Otisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otisville
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otisville
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 Otisville
58.2 mi
01h 12m
To Islip
61.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    50 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    124 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 211

    54 m · 3 sec · State Highway 211

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    646 ft · 13 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    1546 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 211

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 211

  8. 8

    Continue on Monhagen Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Monhagen Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1571 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wickham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  12. 12

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

    130 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  36. 36

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  39. 39

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  41. 41

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  44. 44

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  50. 50

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  51. 51

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  53. 53

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otisville 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
54 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 21%
I 84 West
17.8 mi · 15%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 11%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
01h 12m from Otisville
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Otisville and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Otisville to Islip?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 58.2 miles from Otisville and 61.2 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Otisville and Rain Showers Likely 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.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

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 Otisville and Islip. Straight-line distance: 86.15 mi (138.64 km).

Otisville

#1 Otisville

Town

Population1,057
Coordinates41.4734300, -74.5384900
Altitude260
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: (-74.538605, 41.473452)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.76
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.88 $33.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.86 $20.46 $40.93
Diesel $4.69 $19.76 $39.52

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 Otisville and Islip. The current time is 01:31:28.

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.