Origin
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Lake Success, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Lake Success, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Islip, NY to Lake Success, NY covers 33.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
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 48m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 33.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Islip, NY to Lake Success, NY is easy. At 48m 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 Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Rossevelt Street | — | — |
| Howells Road | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road | — | — |
| SO West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Lake Success, 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
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
N West: New York
16
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
18
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
19
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 495 West
21
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great Neck
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great Neck
23
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Service Road
24
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
25
Keep slight right to continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
430 ft
·
26 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
27
Turn left
36 ft
·
9 sec
28
Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Islip, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Success, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lake Success, 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
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
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.
Destination
Lake Success, NY
Late night in Lake Success on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
48m 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 Lake Success, NY covers 33.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 16.9 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 $5.58 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 Lake Success, NY is easy. At 48m 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 Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islip, NY to Lake Success, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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