How far is Plandome, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Plandome, NY to Islip, NY is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.35 mi
42.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.04 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Plandome
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plandome
2026-04-19T08:21
Arrive Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plandome
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Plandome
17.1 mi
00h 22m
To Islip
17.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph NW
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 Plandome and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Drive

    91 m · 15 sec · South Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    14 m · 3 sec · Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Road

    99 m · 19 sec · Valley Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gate Boulevard

    770 ft · 44 sec · West Gate Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plandome Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Plandome Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    971 ft · 21 sec · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Shelter Rock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Northern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward W South: Jones Beach

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    684 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Wantagh State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Wantagh State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: Eastern Long Island

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plandome 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
12.6 mi · 36%
Northern State Parkway
6.89 mi · 20%
Wantagh State Parkway
5.61 mi · 16%
Shelter Rock Road
1.92 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Plandome Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 22m from Plandome
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plandome 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 Plandome to Islip?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Plandome and 17.8 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plandome and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

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 North Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plandome and Islip. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.4 km).

Plandome

#1 Plandome

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population1,466
Coordinates40.8067700, -73.7034600
Altitude22
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: South Drive (-73.703469, 40.806791)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $4.69 $5.77 $11.55

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 Plandome and Islip. The current time is 08:21:39.

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.