Trip from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY

Drive Time

48m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Downtown Islip, NY, NY

Photo: Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY covers 45.2 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 Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sebonac Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sebonac Road Unavailable Refreshing
Shrubland Road Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 39 Unavailable Refreshing
Sunrise Highway Unavailable Refreshing
NY 111 Unavailable Refreshing
NY 111 South Unavailable Refreshing
Islip Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Sebonac Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Islip, NY.

1

Start on the route

66 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Sebonac Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sebonac Road
3

Keep slight left to continue on Sebonac Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sebonac Road
4

Continue on Shrubland Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shrubland Road
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 39

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 39
6

Continue on Sunrise Highway

40 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

0.1 mi · 15 sec · NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
8

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Sunrise Highway
9

Turn slight right onto NY 111 South: Islip

0.1 mi · 35 sec · NY 111 South: Islip
10

Turn straight onto Islip Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Islip Avenue
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 24m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45.2 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.6 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tuckahoe, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tuckahoe, NY

This is one driving day of about 45.2 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Tuckahoe, NY · 24m into the drive

Downtown Brookhaven, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

23 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

Brentwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Islip, NY

The final approach into Islip, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Islip, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.36 one way

$14.72 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $7.97 $15.95
premium $4.88 $8.69 $17.38
diesel $5.64 $10.04 $20.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Tuckahoe, NY

Morning in Tuckahoe on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

23 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 warmer 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY covers 45.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, County Road 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.36 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.
The drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tuckahoe, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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