Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Flanders, NY
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This 37.3-mile drive from Islip, NY, to Flanders, NY, will take you about 53 minutes and is best tackled as a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this journey is primarily on local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. The route stays within the Northeast region of New York. Given its short duration and local road profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 30.9 mi | 42m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Flanders Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cross River Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Riverhead Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bittermint Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Flanders, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn left onto NY 111
Turn right
Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Continue on CR 31
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
Continue on CR 104
Turn straight onto CR 105
Turn right onto NY 24
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right toward NY 27 East
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Islip on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Flanders on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 37.3-mile stretch, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll be navigating through local streets and roads, so keep your attention focused. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.9 miles along Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more frequent turns. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a high-speed road.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Ferndale Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Flanders, NY, road signs point toward Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
Northville
Orient Point
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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.
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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