Origin
East Meadow, NY
Morning in East Meadow on Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Meadow, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY covers 20.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Meadow Avenue, Newbridge Road, SO East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Meadow Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Meadow Avenue | — | — |
| Newbridge Road | — | — |
| SO East | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road South | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road | — | — |
| Howells Road | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Meadow Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Meadow Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Meadow Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Newbridge Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Newbridge Road
4
Take the ramp left toward SO East: East Islip
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
SO East: East Islip
5
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern State Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
8
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
9
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
10
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
12
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
13
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
16
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:44 AM
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
2 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
30m 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 East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY covers 20.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Meadow Avenue, Newbridge Road, SO East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from East Meadow, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Meadow, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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