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Islip Terrace, NY Road Trips

Islip Terrace, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Islip Terrace, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

423.5 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

13m

Babylon, NY

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Driving from Islip Terrace, NY

On average, trips departing from Islip Terrace, NY run 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 303 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Islip Terrace, NY most often head toward Syracuse, NY (303.1 mi, 6h 11m), Staten Island, NY (66.7 mi, 1h 39m), Yonkers, NY (58.7 mi, 1h 24m), New York City, NY (55.2 mi, 1h 22m), and Manhattan, NY (54.8 mi, 1h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 59-mile trip from Islip Terrace, NY, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Islip Terrace, NY and 12 routes heading into Islip Terrace, NY, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 303 miles.

The longest mapped route from Islip Terrace, NY covers 303 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Islip Terrace, NY runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Islip Terrace, NY costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Islip Terrace, NY include Syracuse, NY, Staten Island, NY, Yonkers, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Islip Terrace, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

5,223

Median Income

$155,741

Median Home Value

$479,800

Median Age

41.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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