Origin
Bloomfield, NY
Afternoon in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NY to Islip, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 59.1-mile drive from Bloomfield, NY to Islip, NY is a manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip, with an estimated fuel cost of just $10. The route traverses the Northeast region, staying within New York State throughout. You'll primarily be on Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, and Staten Island Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. With no recommended stops, this journey is designed for direct travel, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 26.1 mi | 34m |
| Belt Parkway | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Glen Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 26.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on this road
300 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Street
3
Continue on Fahy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fahy Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Fahy Avenue
362 ft
·
19 sec
·
Fahy Avenue
5
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lamberts Lane
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
7
Merge onto I 278; NY 440
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
10
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
11
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto BP
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 27
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
19
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
20
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
21
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
24
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Bloomfield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Lamberts Lane
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Brid...
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
30 mi in
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
31 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
1h 28m 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 journey presents a mixed drive, with 42% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.1 miles on Sunrise Highway, which will likely be your main artery for a significant portion of the trip. Expect varied road conditions as you transition between major parkways and expressways. The character of the drive will shift as you navigate through different stretches, moving from more open highway sections to areas that might feel more urbanized depending on traffic flow.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Lamberts Lane.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bloomfield, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Upper Level
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
John F Kennedy International Airport
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Belt Parkway East
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Bay Shore
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Brentwood
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomfield, NY
Full guide →Bloomfield (New York) is in the Western Finger Lakes.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Islip, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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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