How far is Atlantic Beach, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NY to Islip, NY is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
38.19 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.19 mi
Kilometers
61.46 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Beach
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Islip
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Beach
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 Atlantic Beach
16.8 mi
00h 28m
To Islip
21.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Lawrence as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using North Great River as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Boulevard

    730 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    874 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1982 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    699 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec · Bay Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    22.9 mi · 30 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

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

    738 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

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

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.3 mi · 61%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.72 mi · 10%
Nassau Expressway
2.87 mi · 8%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 2%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wantagh
00h 28m from Atlantic Beach
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach to Islip?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 16.8 miles from Atlantic Beach and 21.4 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atlantic Beach 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 9.4 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 9.6 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 Atlantic Beach and Islip. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).

Atlantic Beach

#1 Atlantic Beach

Village in New York, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.7290200
Altitude5
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: Park Street (-73.729013, 40.589046)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $4.69 $6.34 $12.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Beach and Islip. The current time is 19:29:58.

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.