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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Nassau County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Beach 67th Street
597 ft · 30 sec · Beach 67th Street
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Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
1307 ft · 41 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 54 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 46 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Burnside Avenue
1596 ft · 50 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
1546 ft · 38 sec · Nassau Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
699 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
100 m · 8 sec · Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
22.9 mi · 30 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
738 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street
58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wantagh.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arverne and Islip. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).
#1 Arverne
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.7959700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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