Origin
Hampton Bays, NY
Late night in Hampton Bays on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton Bays, 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
57m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton Bays, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hampton Bays to Islip is a straightforward 40.2-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this path serves as a practical connection between two distinct areas on Long Island. It is an ideal option for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 36.9 mi | 49m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ponquogue Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Montauk Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 36.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Bays, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ponquogue Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 24
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
36 mi
·
48 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
9
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hampton Bays, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / West Montauk Highway
Turn left onto CR 80 / West Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 24 / Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Turn right onto NY 24 / Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
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 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
40 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NY 27A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.62 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog
SW 5 to 14 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
6 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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Sunrise Highway, which accounts for a 36.9-mile stretch of the trip. Since the highway share is 0%, you are navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates for the duration of the drive. The route transitions through Ponquogue Avenue and Islip Avenue as you approach your final destination. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to local navigation than a standard highway commute.
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: 36.9 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near CR 80 / West Montauk Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m 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: at 0.7 miles (CR 80 / West Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NY 24 / Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 57m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 36.9 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: at 0.7 miles (CR 80 / West Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NY 24 / Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. 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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