Origin
Lake Success, NY
Late night in Lake Success on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
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Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Lake Success, NY to Islip, 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
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Lake Success, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Success, NY to Islip, NY covers 33.2 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 Long Island Expressway, Islip Avenue, Joshuas Path for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 33.2 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Islip Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Long Island Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 25.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
215 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
215 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Islip Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Horace Harding Boulevard.
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 33.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Horace Harding Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Horace Harding Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Service Road
Turn left onto South Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Turn right onto NY 111 / Joshuas Path
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
33 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NY 27A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 25.4 mi | 34m |
| Islip Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Motor Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 25.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Success, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Meadow Woods Road
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
2
Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
428 ft
·
25 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Horace Harding Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
333 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lakeville Road
5
Turn left onto South Service Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
7
Merge onto I 495
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Express Drive South
10
Turn right onto CR 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Motor Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto NY 111
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joshuas Path
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NY 111
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Islip Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Lake Success, NY · 23m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Lake Success, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Islip, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Islip, 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
$5.46 one way
$10.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
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
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler 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 Lake Success, NY to Islip, NY covers 33.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Islip Avenue, Joshuas Path. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Lake Success, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.46 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 33.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lake Success, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 12 ft to 215 ft elevation with about 100 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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