Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Morning in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckahoe, 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 3m
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
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Tuckahoe to Islip, expect a straightforward 45.2-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes under normal conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, as it requires only one day of travel and no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your transit across the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it offers a manageable transit option rather than a multi-day excursion. You will navigate primarily through local roads, making this a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding the stress of long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 40.5 mi | 53m |
| Sebonac Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Road 39 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shrubland Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrubland Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
40 mi
·
52 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
10
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
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 22.7 miles from Tuckahoe, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sebonac Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Sebonac Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
Navigation decision point
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$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
Islip, NY
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long interstate hauls, this route features a 0% highway share, relying instead on Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, and County Road 39 to get you to your destination. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so expect to navigate consistent turns and local traffic patterns throughout the 48-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by its localized navigation, requiring you to stay alert through every intersection and turn. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Sebonac Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m 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 (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Sebonac Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Tuckahoe, NY
Full guide →Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
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 3m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 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: near the start (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Sebonac Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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