Origin
Baldwin Harbor, NY
Late night in Baldwin Harbor on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin Harbor, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin Harbor, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Baldwin Harbor, NY to Islip, NY is 23.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via West Sunrise Highway and East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward trip for a quick hop. It's ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey where you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sunrise Highway | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Milburn Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Brookside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sunrise Highway
— 18.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin Harbor, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Turn left onto Milburn Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Milburn Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Merrick Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Merrick Road
4
Turn left onto South Brookside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Brookside Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 27
19 mi
·
24 min
·
West Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
9
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
10
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
13
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Milburn Avenue
Turn left onto Milburn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Brookside Avenue
Turn left onto South Brookside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwoo...
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
E 3 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, so expect to navigate city streets and local roads for the entire 23.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles along West Sunrise Highway, offering a bit of consistent travel before you start turning. You'll primarily use West Sunrise Highway and East Main Street, with some maneuvering on 3rd Avenue. The character of the drive is consistently urban and local, requiring your attention to road signs and traffic signals throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on West Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Milburn Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Milburn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Brookside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baldwin Harbor, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
20.3 mi in
|
~27m
Brentwood
20.3 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Baldwin Harbor, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Islip, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.
Top landmarks
- • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
- • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
- • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on West Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Milburn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Brookside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (NY 27 / West Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Islip, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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