Origin
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Morning in Lloyd Harbor on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lloyd Harbor, 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
41m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Scott Foltz
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Lloyd Harbor to Islip is 23.6 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Sagtikos State Parkway and Park Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving between the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations on Long Island without a major time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
About the Cities
Starting in Lloyd Harbor, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Huntington Harbor Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
- • Fort Hill Estate — historic house in New York, United States
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 41m. Total distance: 23.6 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 (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive, with 46% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches on parkways like the Sagtikos State Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted segment is 4.7 miles. Expect a blend of faster parkway driving and potentially some local road sections as you navigate between Lloyd Harbor and Islip. The character of the drive shifts subtly as you transition between these different types of roadways, offering a varied but generally smooth experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sagtikos State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SA South: South Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SA
Take the exit onto SA toward SO East: East Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward SO East: East Islip
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 111 South: Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43S
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NY 27A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lloyd Harbor, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore and So East: East Islip.
N East: Hauppauge
9.6 mi in
|
~21m
Sa South: South Shore
12.8 mi in
|
~26m
So East: East Islip
17.7 mi in
|
~32m
|
via SA
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northern State Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Neck Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Islip Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sagtikos State Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd Harbor, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on School Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
School Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Neck Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Neck Road
3
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto N
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northern State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 44
Toward SA South: South Shore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SA
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
10
Take the exit onto SA
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SA
Toward SO East: East Islip
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto H
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 43S
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NY 111
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Islip on Saturday
Local time
8:30 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
13 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
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 Lloyd Harbor, NY to Islip, NY covers 23.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sagtikos State Parkway, Park Avenue, Heckscher State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Lloyd Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (SA): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lloyd Harbor, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, Sa South: South Shore and So East: East Islip.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial.
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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