How far is Islip, NY from Arverne, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Arverne, NY is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.11 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.5 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arverne
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Islip
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-15T09:33
Arrive Arverne
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islip
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Islip
17.5 mi
00h 27m
To Arverne
17.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nassau Avenue

    1800 ft · 51 sec · Nassau Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Commack Road

    2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    709 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    25.3 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay Boulevard

    755 ft · 20 sec · Bay Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

    1652 ft · 35 sec · Nassau Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Beach 67th Street

    597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
25.6 mi · 73%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.72 mi · 11%
Beach Channel Drive
2.87 mi · 8%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.97 mi · 3%
Commack Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Nassau Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

25.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wantagh
00h 27m from Islip
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Islip and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 17.5 miles from Islip and 17.6 miles from Arverne.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Islip and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arverne.

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 9.8 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 10.1 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 Islip and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Islip

#1 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
Arverne

#2 Arverne

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

Population14,120
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.7959700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.86 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $4.69 $5.82 $11.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and Arverne. The current time is 09:33:37.

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.