Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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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Huntington, NY
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This short 21-mile drive from Islip to Huntington, NY, will take approximately 35 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more relaxed pace. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. The profile indicates a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent navigation adjustments. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of Long Island.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SA | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Huntington, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn left onto NY 111
Take the ramp
Merge onto H
Take the exit onto SA
Merge onto SA
Take the exit
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Continue on Deforest Road North
Turn straight onto CR 35
Continue on CR 35
Turn slight left onto NY 25A
Turn left onto NY 110
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.3 — 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
Take the exit onto SA toward SA North: Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward N West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 35 North: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 110 / New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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 the entire 21 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, meaning you'll be constantly engaged with navigating through town. The roads you'll follow include Islip Avenue, SO West, and Heckscher State Parkway, each contributing to the urban and suburban feel of the journey. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; rather, it's about experiencing the local network of streets as you travel.
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 9 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 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Huntington, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Sa North: Kings Park, N West: New York and Cr 35 North: Huntington.
So West: New York
Sa North: Kings Park
N West: New York
Cr 35 North: Huntington
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
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 (55%). 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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