How far is Brooklyn, NY from Islip Terrace, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Islip Terrace, NY is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Islip Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Islip Terrace.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue
1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
29.7 mi · 40 min · Sunrise Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Islip Terrace.
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
Continue on Sunrise Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Islip Terrace?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Brooklyn and 21.1 miles from Islip Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
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Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Islip Terrace. Straight-line distance: 40.17 mi (64.65 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip Terrace
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,389 |
| Coordinates | 40.7431500, -73.1926200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islip Terrace (-73.19262, 40.74315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
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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