Origin
Ridge, NY
Morning in Ridge on Friday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridge, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridge, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridge, NY to Islip, NY covers 24.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, William Floyd Parkway, Patchogue-Yaphank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 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 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (CR 101 / Patchogue-Yaphank Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
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 66
Toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patcho...
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 101 / Patchogue-Yaphank Road
Turn left onto CR 101 / Patchogue-Yaphank Road toward I 495 East, NY 27, CR 16: East Patchogue, Riverhead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 495 East, NY 27, CR 16: East Patchogue...
8
23 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
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 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 Ridge, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Yaphank, Patchogue, Cr 16: East Patchogue, Riverhead and Smithtown.
Yaphank
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Patchogue
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Cr 16: East Patchogue
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
|
via CR 101
Riverhead
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
|
via CR 101
Smithtown
23 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Patchogue-Yaphank Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sills Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Middle Country Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 13.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridge, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Middle Country Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park
Use the slight right lane.
3
Merge onto CR 46
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
William Floyd Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 66
Toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 101
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Patchogue-Yaphank Road
Toward I 495 East, NY 27, CR 16: East Patchogue, Riverhead
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on CR 101
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sills Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NY 27 West
11
Merge onto NY 27
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
14
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
15
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Islip Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Islip on Friday
Local time
6:21 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
1 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
37m 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 Ridge, NY to Islip, NY covers 24.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, William Floyd Parkway, Patchogue-Yaphank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (CR 101 / Patchogue-Yaphank Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ridge, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Yaphank, Patchogue, Cr 16: East Patchogue, Riverhead and Smithtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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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