How far is Bellmore, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Bellmore, NY to Islip, NY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.35 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.35 mi
Kilometers
29.53 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bellmore
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellmore
2026-04-18T05:37
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellmore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Lindenhurst
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Bellmore
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Islip
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Highway

    12 m · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

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

    738 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

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

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellmore 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
15.2 mi · 83%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Montauk Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
CR 13
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lindenhurst
00h 13m from Bellmore
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellmore and Partly Sunny near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Lindenhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Bellmore and 9.2 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellmore and Partly Sunny near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near North Lindenhurst

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 North Lindenhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 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 2.4 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 North Lindenhurst.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

52 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellmore and Islip. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 km).

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#1 Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population16,218
Coordinates40.6687100, -73.5270700
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: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellmore and Islip. The current time is 05:37:57.

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.