Origin
Bayville, NY
Night in Bayville on Friday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayville, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayville, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This 30.4-mile drive from Bayville, NY to Islip, NY is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway and local roads like Islip Avenue and West Shore Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add your own breaks or push through to your destination. It's a simple, no-fuss journey perfect for a quick local excursion.
About the Cities
Starting in Bayville, NY
Full guide →Bayville is an incorporated village in Nassau County, 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 47m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this journey, with 51% of the route utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition off the expressway, the character of the drive will shift to more local roads, potentially involving more turns and varying speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway travel and more community-oriented driving as you approach Islip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
23.7 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
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Turn right onto NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
30.2 mi into trip
|
~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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Shore Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Split Rock Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sugar Toms Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayville, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bayville Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayville Avenue
3
Turn right onto Ludlam Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ludlam Avenue
4
Continue on Bayville Bridge
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Bayville Bridge
5
Continue on West Shore Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
6
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto Lexington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Avenue
8
Turn right onto NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
9
Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugar Toms Lane
10
Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Split Rock Road
11
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
12
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
13
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
15
Merge onto NY 135
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 13E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Express Drive South
20
Turn right onto CR 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Motor Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto NY 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joshuas Path
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on NY 111
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Islip Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Bayville, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Bayville, 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
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
Night in Islip on Friday
Local time
10:56 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
13 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
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bayville, NY to Islip, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Islip Avenue, West Shore Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Bayville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.00 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bayville, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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