Origin
Selden, NY
Morning in Selden on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, 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
27m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Selden, NY to Islip, NY is 18.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Sunrise Highway, Nicolls Road, and Middle Country Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route with numerous turns as you navigate through various local roads. With a drive time under 30 minutes, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward journey perfect for a spur-of-the-moment outing.
About the Cities
Starting in Selden, NY
Full guide →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 27m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, indicating a non-highway-dominant experience. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 18.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along Sunrise Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, shifting between different local roads like Nicolls Road and Middle Country Road. This route feels more like a series of interconnected neighborhood journeys rather than a continuous cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 25 / Middle Country Road.
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Depart onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
5
9.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
17.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
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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 Selden, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point and Smithtown.
Cr 97 South: Blue Point
1.8 mi in
|
~2m
Smithtown
16.2 mi in
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~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 8 mi | 11m |
| Nicolls Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Islip Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto CR 97
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicolls Road
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
6
Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
Merge onto NY 27
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
11
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NY 111 South: Islip
12
Turn straight onto NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Morning in Islip on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 3 mph
0% chance
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
4 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
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Selden, NY to Islip, NY covers 18.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Nicolls Road, Middle Country Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Selden, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point and Smithtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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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