Origin
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Massapequa, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Massapequa, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.1-mile drive from Islip to Massapequa, New York, is easily manageable in just 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway, Commack Road, and Nassau Avenue, with no significant highway driving at 0% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a low $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and local character, this route is best suited for a short excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local journey within the Northeast region, connecting two points in NY.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% of the journey on highways, you'll be dealing with surface streets and local roads for the entire 16.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a consistent, though not high-speed, experience for a significant portion of the trip. This drive is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through different local areas. It’s less about sweeping vistas and more about navigating the everyday infrastructure of Long Island.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nassau Avenue
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 107 / Hicksville Road
Turn right onto NY 107 / Hicksville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Commack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hicksville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Massapequa, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Nassau Avenue
3
Continue on Nassau Avenue
461 ft
·
12 sec
·
Nassau Avenue
4
Continue on Commack Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commack Road
5
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
Merge onto NY 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NY 107
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hicksville Road
9
Arrive at destination
NY 107
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Massapequa, NY
Late night in Massapequa on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Islip, NY to Massapequa, NY covers 16.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Commack Road, Nassau Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Islip, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Islip, NY to Massapequa, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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