How far is Purchase, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Purchase, NY to Islip, NY is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purchase and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purchase and Islip.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Cottage Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · Cottage Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Purchase Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Purchase Street
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Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1265 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Street
1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Purchase and Islip.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Purchase 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 Purchase to Islip?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Purchase and 30 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Purchase and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Elmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purchase and Islip. Straight-line distance: 34 mi (54.71 km).
#1 Purchase
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 4,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.0409300, -73.7145700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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