Origin
Shelter Island, NY
Morning in Shelter Island on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelter Island, NY to Islip, 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 48m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelter Island, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Shelter Island to Islip is 60 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a drive characterized by frequent turns and local roads, offering a more engaged driving experience than a simple highway cruise. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is best suited for a single day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30 miles from Shelter Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.8 mi | 33m |
| Middle Road | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Sound Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Northville Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Center Drive South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Ferry Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Ferry | 1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelter Island, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on North Ferry Road
284 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Ferry Road
Toward Route 114 SOUTH, South Ferry, Sag Harbor
2
Turn left
315 ft
·
25 sec
3
Turn right onto NY 114
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Ferry Road
4
Enter roundabout onto North Ferry Road
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Ferry Road
Toward Route 114 NORTH, Shelter Island Heights, North Ferry, Greenport
5
Continue on North Ferry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ferry Road
Toward Route 114 NORTH, Shelter Island Heights, North Ferry, Greenport
6
Continue on NY 114
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Ferry Road
7
Continue on NY 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ferry Road
8
Turn right onto NY 114
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Toward North Ferry
9
Turn right onto NY 114
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
Toward North Ferry
10
Continue on NY 114
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Summerfield Place
11
Continue on NY 114
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
Summerfield Place
12
Continue on NY 114
1.0 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ferry
13
Continue on NY 114
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Third Street
14
Continue on NY 114
507 ft
·
21 sec
·
Third Street
15
Turn left onto NY 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
16
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
17
Turn right onto Chapel Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Lane
18
Turn left onto CR 48; Truck NY 25
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Middle Road
19
Continue on CR 48; Truck NY 25
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Sound Avenue
20
Turn left onto CR 43
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northville Turnpike
21
At end of road, turn left onto CR 73
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Roanoke Avenue
22
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Turn left onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Peconic Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 94
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Nugent Drive
Use the right lane.
25
Take the exit
290 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto CR 51
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Drive South
27
Continue on CR 51
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
28
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto NY 27
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
32
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
33
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
34
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
35
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 1 hour 48 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic, which can be particularly impactful on Sunrise Highway. With only 60 miles, you likely won't need extensive breaks, but plan for a quick stop around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is low at $9, it's always wise to fill up before you start, especially as you'll be navigating more local streets where gas stations might be less frequent than on a pure highway run.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Shelter Island, NY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shelter Island, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shelter Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 60 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Shelter Island, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Shelter Island, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 59.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto North Ferry Road toward Route 114 NORTH, Shelter Island Heights, North Ferry, Greenport
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Route 114 NORTH, Shelter Island Heights,...
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
NY 25 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Cri...
8
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
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 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
$9.88 one way
$19.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Northville Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Islip, NY
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 60-mile journey, with only about 6% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles along Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. As you progress, the road will likely shift between these faster highway segments and more intricate local roads requiring your attention. This dynamic profile means you'll be actively navigating for much of the drive, rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 21 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 (North Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (NY 25 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Shelter Island, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus and Moriches.
Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices
26.2 mi in
|
~59m
Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts
26.2 mi in
|
~59m
Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus
26.2 mi in
|
~59m
Moriches
26.2 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
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 1h 48m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with Northville Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (North Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (NY 25 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26.2 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. 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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