Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
3 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Central Islip, NY
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This 46.2-mile drive from Brooklyn, NY, to Central Islip, NY, is a straightforward 1 hour and 5-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, and Heckscher State Parkway, the route is largely highway-focused, making it efficient for getting where you need to go. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and return times. The drive stays within New York, keeping you in the Northeast region throughout.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
3 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 78% of this 46.2-mile trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 25.5 miles. The parkway system is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll encounter mostly high-speed driving. While not a winding, scenic route, the parkways offer a consistent and predictable driving environment. The character of the drive remains largely the same, focusing on covering ground effectively within the 1 hour and 5-minute estimated travel time.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 46.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto H / Heckscher State Parkway toward Heckscher Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 111 North: Hauppauge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Central Islip, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Heckscher Park.
Jfk Long Term Parking
Kiss & Fly
Eastern Long Island
Heckscher Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Suffolk Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Central Islip, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Keep slight right at fork onto H
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 111
Turn right onto CR 100
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 35m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Central Islip, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Central Islip, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
EV Connect Charging Station
Hicksville, NY
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hicksville, New York
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Hicksville, NY
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Central Islip on Thursday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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