How far is Arverne, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Arverne, NY to Islip, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.86 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.86 mi
Kilometers
56.1 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Arverne
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arverne
2026-04-15T07:46
Arrive Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arverne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wantagh
NY

Place in Nassau County, New York, USA

From Arverne
17.4 mi
00h 27m
To Islip
17.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arverne and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arverne and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Beach 67th Street

    597 ft · 30 sec · Beach 67th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive

    1307 ft · 41 sec · Beach Channel Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2773 ft · 54 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    2334 ft · 46 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Burnside Avenue

    1596 ft · 50 sec · Burnside Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

    1546 ft · 38 sec · Nassau Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    699 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec · Bay Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    22.9 mi · 30 min · Sunrise Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arverne and Islip.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.3 mi · 67%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.72 mi · 11%
Beach Channel Drive
2.88 mi · 8%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.97 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wantagh
00h 27m from Arverne
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Arverne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arverne to Islip?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Arverne and 17.5 miles from Islip.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Arverne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Wantagh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arverne and Islip. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Arverne

#1 Arverne

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

Population14,120
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.7959700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Islip

#2 Islip

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

Population322,328
Coordinates40.7298200, -73.2103900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $4.69 $5.77 $11.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arverne and Islip. The current time is 07:46:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.