Origin
Islip, NY
Night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Bridgehampton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
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Bridgehampton, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Islip to Bridgehampton covers 51.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the destination quickly without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily use Sunrise Highway, County Road 39, and Montauk Highway. Because this route is entirely local, it avoids the monotony of major interstates, though you should expect a turn-heavy experience as you transition toward the East End.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 40.3 mi | 52m |
| County Road 39 | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bittermint Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ferndale Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Bridgehampton, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 111
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
4 sec
Toward NY 27 East
4
Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bittermint Street
5
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ferndale Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
8
Merge onto NY 27
40 mi
·
52 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 79
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 79
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Islip, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Turn left onto NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ferndale Boulevard
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Montauk Highway
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 79 / Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bridgehampton, NY
Night in Bridgehampton on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
13 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 16m 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 drive defined by its local character rather than high-speed interstate cruising. With 0% of the route on controlled-access highways, you will be navigating surface roads for the duration of the 51.8-mile journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 40.3 miles spent on Sunrise Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you move from Islip toward Bridgehampton, the road transitions into a more technical, turn-heavy environment. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you navigate through the regional road network.
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: 40.3 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 0.2 miles in near NY 111 / Islip Avenue.
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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Ferndale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 16m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 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 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Ferndale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgehampton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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