Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
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Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Islip, NY to Arverne, NY covers 35.1 miles and takes about 55m 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 25.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nassau Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nassau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 25.6 mi | 34m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Commack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Arverne, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Continue on Nassau Avenue
Continue on Commack Road
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
Continue on Bay Boulevard
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
Turn left onto Beach 67th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Islip, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arverne, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Islip on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Arverne on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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.
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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