Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
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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Massapequa, NY
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This quick 16.1-mile drive from Islip to Massapequa, New York, is easily manageable in just 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway, Commack Road, and Nassau Avenue, with no significant highway driving at 0% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a low $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and local character, this route is best suited for a short excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local journey within the Northeast region, connecting two points in NY.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Commack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hicksville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Massapequa, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Continue on Nassau Avenue
Continue on Commack Road
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Turn right onto NY 107
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NY 107 / Hicksville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Morning in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Massapequa on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 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% of the journey on highways, you'll be dealing with surface streets and local roads for the entire 16.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a consistent, though not high-speed, experience for a significant portion of the trip. This drive is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through different local areas. It’s less about sweeping vistas and more about navigating the everyday infrastructure of Long Island.
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 early in the drive near Nassau Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nassau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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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