Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Glen Cove, NY
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This 30.9-mile drive from Islip to Glen Cove, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. Given its short duration and modest $5 fuel cost, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route predominantly utilizes major roadways like the Long Island Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New York, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this journey. This makes it an accessible and practical option for a quick local road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Pratt Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Service Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Glen Cove, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn left onto NY 111
Continue on NY 111
Turn left onto CR 67
Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn right onto NY 106; NY 107
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107
Continue on NY 107
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
Continue on Glen Cove Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.4 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 30.9 — 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 left onto CR 67 / Motor Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 106 North, NY 107 North, I 495 Alternate: Oyster Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Islip on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Glen Cove on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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 mixed drive on this route, with 54% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles along the Long Island Expressway, providing a period of consistent speed. You'll transition from Islip Avenue to the expansive Long Island Expressway, and eventually onto Cedar Swamp Road. This progression means you'll experience both the efficiency of major arteries and potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
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 0.2 miles in near NY 111 / Islip Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 67 / Motor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 46m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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