Origin
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
North New Hyde Park, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY covers 31 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Montauk Highway, Main Street, 3rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
15.5 miles from Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Montauk Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is easy. At 46m 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 Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rossevelt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howells Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and North New Hyde Park, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Montauk Highway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Continue on Rossevelt Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rossevelt Street
6
Continue on Howells Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Howells Road
9
Continue on Bay Shore Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
SO West: New York
11
Continue straight
364 ft
·
9 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
M North: Mineola
14
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Westbury, Mineola
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Country Road, Westbury, Mineola
16
Turn left onto Old Country Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Country Road
17
Continue on Herricks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Herricks Road
18
Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
19
Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcus Avenue
20
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Avenue
21
Turn left onto Lakeville Road
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lakeville Road
22
Turn left
121 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 15.5 miles from Islip, NY, or about 23m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North New Hyde Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Islip, 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 Islip, NY
This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Islip, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Islip, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North New Hyde Park, NY
The final approach into North New Hyde Park, 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 North New Hyde Park, 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
$5.05 one way
$10.09 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
North New Hyde Park, NY
Afternoon in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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
46m 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 North New Hyde Park, NY covers 31 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Montauk Highway, Main Street, 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $5.05 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 Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is easy. At 46m 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 Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islip, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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