Origin
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Islip to Oyster Bay is 26.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York state, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. It's an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a day trip when you don't have a lot of time but still want to explore a new area. You'll find this route straightforward for a single-day adventure.
About the Cities
Starting in Islip, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.
Top landmarks
- • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
- • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
- • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island
Arriving in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 57% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14 miles along the Long Island Expressway, offering a chance to maintain steady highway speeds. As you transition off the expressway, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating local roads like Islip Avenue and Berry Hill Road. This change means you'll need to adjust your driving style from cruising to more attentive navigation through potentially more varied traffic conditions. The blend provides a dynamic driving experience, not just a monotonous highway run.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 111 / Islip Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 67 / Motor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Turn left onto NY 111 / Islip Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 67 / Motor Parkway
Turn left onto CR 67 / Motor Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
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 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Oyster Bay Road
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Bethpage
20.6 mi in
|
~30m
Syosset
20.6 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 14 mi | 19m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Berry Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Oyster Bay Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 14 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Oyster Bay, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 111
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Islip Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NY 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joshuas Path
4
Turn left onto CR 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Motor Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 43
Toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Service Road
239 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Service Road
10
Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oyster Bay Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
283 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berry Hill Road
14
Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Berry Hill Road
15
Continue on Berry Hill Road
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
16
Arrive at destination
Berry Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Saturday
Local time
4:03 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
41m 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 Oyster Bay, NY covers 26.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Islip Avenue, Berry Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 111 / Islip Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 67 / Motor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Islip, NY and Oyster Bay, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Syosset.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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