How far is Great Neck, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Great Neck, NY to Islip, NY is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Neck and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Neck and Islip.
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Start on Baker Hill Road
1563 ft · 1 min · Baker Hill Road
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Turn left onto Middle Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Middle Neck Road
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Continue on Lakeville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lakeville Road
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Turn left onto South Service Road
1515 ft · 34 sec · South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
948 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
25.4 mi · 35 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
1119 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1230 ft · 27 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Motor Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Motor Parkway
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Turn right onto Joshuas Path
1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Islip Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
865 ft · 15 sec · 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 Great Neck 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
25.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Neck and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Neck to Islip?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Great Neck and 18.8 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Neck and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
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 Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Neck and Islip. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.34 km).
#1 Great Neck
Region in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,162 |
| Coordinates | 40.8006600, -73.7284600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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