Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.9 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Upper Brookville, NY to Islip, NY covers 29.9 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 Northern Boulevard, Split Rock Road, Berry Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 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
14.9 miles from Upper Brookville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Split Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berry Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jericho Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 135 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Brookville, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on Ripley Lane
Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto Split Rock Road
Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
Turn right onto Motor Parkway
Turn right onto Joshuas Path
Continue on Islip Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 29.9 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Upper Brookville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Upper Brookville, NY
This is one driving day of about 29.9 miles and 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Upper Brookville, NY · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 29.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Upper Brookville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Upper Brookville on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Babylon, NY
15 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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