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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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 56m.
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
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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 Atlantic Beach and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Islip.
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Start on Jefferson Boulevard
730 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
874 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Street
1982 ft · 40 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
2.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Atlantic Beach and Islip.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
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 Atlantic Beach and Islip. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.7290200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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