How far is Thiells, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Thiells, NY to Islip, NY is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
77.7 mi
01h 50m
Flight
53.64 mi
86.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.7 mi
Kilometers
125.05 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Thiells
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thiells
2026-04-17T23:23
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thiells
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
Saddle Rock
NY

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

From Thiells
38.8 mi
00h 55m
To Islip
38.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202

    660 ft · 11 sec · Route 202

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    25.8 mi · 35 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  16. 16

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  19. 19

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  24. 24

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

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  31. 31

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thiells 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
26.3 mi · 34%
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi · 32%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 6%
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

25.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 55m from Thiells
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Thiells and 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 Thiells to Islip?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Thiells and 38.9 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thiells and Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.1 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 10.4 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 Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thiells and Islip. Straight-line distance: 53.64 mi (86.32 km).

Thiells

#1 Thiells

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population5,032
Coordinates41.2106500, -74.0176400
Altitude84
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: Thiells (-74.01764, 41.21065)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.97
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.98 $21.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.86 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $4.69 $12.86 $25.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Thiells and Islip. The current time is 23:23:16.

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.