Origin
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Tuckahoe, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Islip to Tuckahoe covers a distance of 45.3 miles, making for a straightforward trip that typically lasts about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Since this is a relatively short journey, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Islip Avenue, NY 27 East, and Bittermint Street. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should comfortably cover your transportation costs for the trip. Because this route stays within New York, you won't deal with the complexities of crossing state lines, allowing for a focused, efficient drive between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 40.3 mi | 52m |
| County Road 39 | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bittermint Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ferndale Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sebonac Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Tuckahoe, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 111
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
4 sec
Toward NY 27 East
4
Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bittermint Street
5
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ferndale Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
8
Merge onto NY 27
40 mi
·
52 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 39
10
Turn slight left onto CR 52
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sandy Hollow Road
11
Turn right
330 ft
·
51 sec
12
Continue on this road
330 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
465 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sandy Hollow Road
14
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sebonac Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
67 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 45.2 — 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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ferndale Boulevard
Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Sebonac Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Tuckahoe, NY
Afternoon in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Shirley, NY
23 mi in
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
2 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
1h 4m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate frequent turns. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, as the character of the road is defined by its constant transitions through local infrastructure. The path demands a steady pace, reflecting the reality of a drive that avoids major expressways in favor of surface streets. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its technical, local nature from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 45.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (Ferndale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tuckahoe, NY
Full guide →Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on Sunrise 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 1.1 miles (Ferndale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tuckahoe, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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