Origin
Munsey Park, NY
Afternoon in Munsey Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munsey Park, NY to Islip, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munsey Park, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This 31.9-mile drive from Munsey Park, NY to Islip, NY, will take you about 48 minutes and is a great option for a single-day trip. The majority of this route, about 75% highway, is focused on the Long Island Expressway, offering a straightforward journey through New York's Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite economical. It's designed for efficiency, making it perfect if you're looking for a quick and direct way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 22.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munsey Park, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Remington Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Remington Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Abbey Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Abbey Road
3
Turn right onto Copley Road
466 ft
·
27 sec
·
Copley Road
4
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South Service Road
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
Merge onto I 495
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Express Drive South
11
Turn right onto CR 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Motor Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto NY 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joshuas Path
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NY 111
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Islip Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Munsey Park, 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 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Abbey Road
At end of road, turn left onto Abbey Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Searingtown Road
Turn right onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Turn right onto NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NY 27A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
14 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
48m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 48-minute drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Long Island Expressway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles on the expressway, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily a highway drive, your journey will involve segments on Islip Avenue and Searingtown Road, offering a slight change of pace before you reach your destination. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Islip Avenue. 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 Abbey Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.9 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 (Abbey Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (Searingtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Munsey Park, NY
Full guide →Manhasset is a hamlet in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York.
Arriving 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
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 48m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Islip, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Abbey Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (Searingtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). 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 Islip, 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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