Origin
Huntington, NY
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, NY to Islip Terrace, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, NY
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Islip Terrace, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Huntington to Islip Terrace, you are looking at a manageable 20.5-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. Because of the short distance, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Park Avenue, the Sagtikos State Parkway, and the Heckscher State Parkway. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local errand, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a stress-free experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sagtikos State Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, NY and Islip Terrace, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
New York Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto N
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northern State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SA
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
9
Take the exit onto SA
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SA
Toward SO East: East Islip
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto H
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 43S
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
13
Turn slight right
159 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NY 27 East
14
Continue on West Bittermint Street
481 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Bittermint Street
15
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
17
Merge onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
18
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SA
Take the exit onto SA toward SO East: East Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SO East: East Islip
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NY 111 South: Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43S
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Terrace, NY
Morning in Islip Terrace on Sunday
Local time
10:25 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
2 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
33m 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 20.5-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster parkway segments. You will spend about 53% of your travel time on highways, providing a nice blend of pace throughout the journey. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 4.7-mile segment on the Sagtikos State Parkway, which allows for a steady rhythm before you transition back to local surface streets. Expect the feel behind the wheel to shift as you move from the initial local roads onto the parkway system. The combination of these road types keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Sagtikos State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Huntington, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore and So East: East Islip.
N East: Hauppauge
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
Sa South: South Shore
9.6 mi in
|
~17m
So East: East Islip
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
|
via SA
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington, NY
Full guide →Founded 1653
Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
Top landmarks
- • Oheka Castle — mansion in Huntington, New York, USA
- • Vanderbilt Museum — museum in Suffolk county, N.Y.
- • Eatons Neck Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
Arriving in Islip Terrace, NY
Full guide →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 33m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 4.7 miles on Sagtikos State Parkway. 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 Terrace, 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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 Terrace, 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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