Origin
Bellmore, NY
Late night in Bellmore on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellmore, 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
26m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Bellmore, NY to Islip, NY is 18.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief distance and lack of highway driving, it's a straightforward local journey. You'll navigate primarily through towns and along main arteries, making it an easy segment for any road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
2
Continue on NY 27
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
6
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
7
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
10
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Continue onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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...
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 18.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles along Sunrise Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you make your way through populated areas. The drive progresses through a series of local roads and main thoroughfares, including East Main Street and 3rd Avenue, requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Bellmore, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
14.8 mi in
|
~19m
Brentwood
14.8 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
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 26m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on 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: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (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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