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Trip from Islip, NY to Arverne, NY

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Downtown Arverne, NY, NY

Arverne, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 25.6 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 4/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These 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
26.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | Peninsula Boulevard

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 25.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Arverne, 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

25 mi · 33 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Bay Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bay Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Nassau Expressway
11

Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
13

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
14

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
16

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
17

Turn left onto Beach 67th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street
18

Arrive at destination

Beach 67th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Islip, NY · 24m into the drive

village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeport, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Queens, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merrick, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arverne, NY

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.78 one way

$11.56 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Friday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Arverne, NY

Morning in Arverne on Friday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

29 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

55m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Islip, NY to Arverne, NY covers 35.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Beach Channel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.78 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 55m drive. You will face about 8 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 Arverne, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Fire Island National Seashore and Governors Island National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

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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