Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Lindenhurst, NY
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This short 10.1-mile drive from Islip to Lindenhurst in New York is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Montauk Highway and Main Street, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a low $2, reflecting its brief distance. Given the minimal travel time and distance, this route offers a lot of flexibility; you can depart whenever it suits you best. It's a straightforward local connection within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Wellwood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Lindenhurst, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Turn right onto South Wellwood Avenue
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Wellwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Lindenhurst on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The journey unfolds along familiar local streets like Montauk Highway, Main Street, and East Main Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 5.5 miles along Montauk Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before encountering more turns. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, so staying alert and following your navigation closely will be key to a smooth experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near South Wellwood Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Islip, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.3 miles (South Wellwood Avenue): Navigation decision 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
Founded 1923
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 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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