Origin
Island Park, NY
Morning in Island Park on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Park, 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
41m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Park, NY
Mel Audelo
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.1-mile drive from Island Park to Islip, NY, can be completed in about 41 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily using Sunrise Highway, Long Beach Road, and East Main Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by its frequent turns, suggesting a local, community-focused feel rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short duration and minimal highway percentage, it's perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic exploration within New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 20.9 mi | 27m |
| Long Beach Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 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
— 20.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Park, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
2
Turn right onto NY 27
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right 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 4.1 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57 / Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
10:18 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
3 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
41m 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 no time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles along Sunrise Highway. The road's personality is that of a typical suburban thoroughfare, likely with varied speed limits and local traffic patterns. You'll be making frequent adjustments as you navigate through different street names and potentially varying road conditions. This isn't a route for sustained high-speed cruising; rather, it's about engaging with the local landscape as you travel.
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: 20.9 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 4.1 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise 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 41m 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: at 4.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 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 Island Park, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
Brentwood
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
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 41m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 20.9 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 4.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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