Origin
Arverne, NY
Late night in Arverne on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arverne, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arverne, NY to Islip, NY covers 34.9 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Beach Channel Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 34.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Beach Channel Drive.
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 34.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.7 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
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 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwoo...
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arverne, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
31.3 mi in
|
~48m
Brentwood
31.3 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 23.3 mi | 30m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Beach 67th Street
2
Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
3
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
4
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
8
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
327 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
11
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
191 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
13
Merge onto NY 27
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
16
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
17
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
18
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
21
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Arverne, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Arverne, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Islip, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Islip, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Islip on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
2% chance
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
29 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arverne, NY to Islip, NY covers 34.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Beach Channel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Arverne, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Fire Island National Seashore and Governors Island National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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