Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Kings Park, NY
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Islip to Kings Park is 16.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Sagtikos State Parkway, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, and Heckscher State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, highway-focused drive entirely within New York's Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick trip with no need for overnight stays. You'll spend most of your time on parkways, so expect a well-maintained, albeit direct, journey. This route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Islip Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SA | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Kings Park, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn left onto NY 111
Take the ramp
Merge onto H
Take the exit onto SA
Merge onto SA
Continue on SM
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto CR 11
Turn right onto NY 25A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.7 — 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 ramp toward SO West: New York
Navigation decision point
Merge onto H / Heckscher State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
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 CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Islip on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in Kings Park on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on major parkways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.9 miles on the Sagtikos State Parkway. As you progress, you'll transition smoothly between the Sagtikos State Parkway, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, and Heckscher State Parkway. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a well-maintained parkway system, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours. Expect consistent driving conditions throughout this short trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sagtikos State Parkway and Sunken Meadow State Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 111 / Islip Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (H / Heckscher State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Sa North: Kings Park and Cr 11: Pulaski Road East.
So West: New York
Sa North: Kings Park
Cr 11: Pulaski Road East
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 22m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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