Origin
Hempstead, NY
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Islip Terrace, NY
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip Terrace, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hempstead to Islip Terrace, expect a quick 24.3-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and Jerusalem Avenue to navigate this stretch of the Northeast. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Because the trip is straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.1 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 15.4 miles while cruising along the Southern State Parkway, which serves as the backbone of your commute. The transition from the parkway to Sunrise Highway and Jerusalem Avenue shifts the feel from high-speed transit to more localized driving. Expect a steady, functional pace behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over complexity. The road conditions remain consistent throughout the 24.3-mile transit, making for a predictable experience as you head east across the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Jerusalem Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 24.3 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 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Jerusalem Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Jerusalem Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Jerusalem Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
18.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
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SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
19 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
7
20.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
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Sunrise Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway toward NY 27 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward NY 27 East
Towns Along This Route
Between Hempstead, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
So East: East Islip
3.5 mi in
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~6m
Bay Shore Road South
19 mi in
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~25m
Bay Shore
19 mi in
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~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Sunrise Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Jerusalem Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bay Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| William Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Howells Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merrick Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Islip Terrace, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the none lane.
2
Turn slight right onto NY 102
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn slight right
111 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto William Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Jerusalem Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the none lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Merrick Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Merrick Avenue North
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
9
Merge onto SO
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
Use the none lane.
14
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Toward NY 27 East
Use the none lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
17
Merge onto NY 27
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with zero scheduled stops, your primary focus should be on timing your departure to avoid peak traffic congestion on the Southern State Parkway. Because the total duration is only 33 minutes, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it is most convenient for you. Keep in mind that while the drive is brief, maintaining a steady speed is key to keeping your fuel costs near that $4 estimate. Given the heavy reliance on highway travel, always check for construction updates on the Southern State Parkway before you head out. Enjoy the flexibility of such a short route, as it allows you to easily fit this travel into a busy day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24.3 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip Terrace, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hempstead, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 24.3 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hempstead, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.1 mi from Hempstead, NY · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Islip Terrace, NY
The final approach into Islip Terrace, 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 Islip Terrace, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Terrace, NY
Evening in Islip Terrace on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
33m 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 Hempstead, NY to Islip Terrace, NY covers 24.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Jerusalem Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.96 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 24.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Jerusalem Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hempstead, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
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