Origin
Plainview, NY
Night in Plainview on Thursday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainview, NY to Islip, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainview, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This 17.5-mile drive from Plainview to Islip, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, it’s an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The main roads you'll encounter are the Southern State Parkway, Round Swamp Road, and Farmingdale Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a short distance, there's no need to plan for an overnight stay; you'll arrive with plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The journey to Islip features a mixed drive profile, with 38% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. The drive progresses through a combination of parkway and local road sections, so be prepared for a change in pace and traffic conditions as you transition. This blend means you'll get a feel for both efficient travel and more local driving environments on this relatively short excursion.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 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 early in the drive near Old Country Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Plainview Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Country Road
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Plainview Road
Turn right onto Plainview Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
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 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
7
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 57 / Howells Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Howells Road South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plainview, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore and Howells Road South.
So East: East Islip
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Bay Shore Road South
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Bay Shore
12.9 mi in
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~20m
Howells Road South
14 mi in
|
~23m
|
via CR 57
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Round Swamp Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Bethpage Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Howells Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Country Road
3
Turn right onto Plainview Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Plainview Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Bethpage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Bethpage Road
5
Turn right onto Round Swamp Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Round Swamp Road
6
Continue on Bethpage Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bethpage Road
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto NY 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NY 109
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
11
Merge onto SO
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
15
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
16
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
19
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
22
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Islip on Thursday
Local time
10:28 PM
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
1 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
29m 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 Plainview, NY to Islip, NY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Round Swamp Road, Farmingdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Plainview, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 12 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Plainview Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Plainview, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward So East: East Islip, Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore and Howells Road South.
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.
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