How far is Roxbury, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Roxbury, NY to Islip, NY is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxbury and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and Islip.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
115 m · 32 sec · Beach 181st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
2629 ft · 2 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
1442 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
738 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street
58 m · 6 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 Roxbury 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.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
25.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Roxbury 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 Roxbury to Islip?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Roxbury and 24.4 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roxbury and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and Islip. Straight-line distance: 37.41 mi (60.2 km).
#1 Roxbury
Town in Delaware County, New York
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.5664900, -73.8906900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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