Origin
Islip, NY
Night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Rocky Point, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Rocky Point, NY
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Trip Overview
This 25.4-mile drive from Islip to Rocky Point, New York, is a quick 39-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this trip through the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile and 0% highway share. It’s a straightforward local exploration, perfect for a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be navigating familiar Long Island terrain on this manageable route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nesconset Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 25A | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Nesconset Highway
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Rocky Point, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 111
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Islip Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NY 111
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
4
Continue on NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
5
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
8
Continue on NY 347
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NY 347
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
10
Continue on NY 347
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Nesconset Highway
11
Continue on NY 25A
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NY 25A
Toward Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Toward Route 25A Business EAST, Rocky Point Business District
13
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Turn left onto NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 111 / Hauppauge Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 111 / Hauppauge Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
NY 25A
Continue onto NY 25A toward Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading Rive...
3
25 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rocky Point, NY
Night in Rocky Point on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a local, turn-heavy drive with no highway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on Nesconset Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll be navigating through various local roads, including Nesconset Highway, NY 25A, and Islip Avenue. This route feels more like a series of connected local streets than a traditional highway cruise, requiring your attention at intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Nesconset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near NY 111 / Islip Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (NY 111 / Hauppauge Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (NY 25A): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Rocky Point, NY, road signs point toward Mount Sinai and Wading River.
Mount Sinai
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
|
via NY 25A
Wading River
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
|
via NY 25A
About the Cities
Starting in Islip, NY
Full guide →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
- • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
- • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
- • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island
Arriving in Rocky Point, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Nesconset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (NY 111 / Hauppauge Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (NY 25A): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rocky Point, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
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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