Origin
Freeport, NY
Late night in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, 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
30m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This 21.5-mile drive from Freeport to Islip, NY, is a quick 30-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Sunrise Highway being the longest stretch at 18.2 miles. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical choice. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this route is ideal for a quick excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| 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 |
| Henry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Henry Street
3
Turn left onto NY 27
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
6
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
7
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
8
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
11
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Henry Street
Turn right onto Henry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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
1:59 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 18.2 miles along Sunrise Highway. This drive isn't about open-road cruising; instead, it's a more engaged experience requiring attention to local traffic patterns and frequent turns. You'll likely find yourself navigating through various town centers and along main arteries like East Main Street and 3rd Avenue, offering a true feel for the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 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 Henry Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 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 Freeport, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
17.9 mi in
|
~24m
Brentwood
17.9 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting in Freeport, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.
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 30m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 18.2 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 (Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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