How far is Islip, NY from East Atlantic Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to East Atlantic Beach, NY is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and East Atlantic Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and East Atlantic Beach.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 19 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2920 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Rossevelt Street
1821 ft · 37 sec · Rossevelt Street
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Continue on Howells Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
1588 ft · 36 sec · Howells Road
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Continue on Bay Shore Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
736 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16 mi · 20 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York
2679 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
1176 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 18 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn left onto North Service Road
123 m · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West
797 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great Neck
1115 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
2046 ft · 46 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Lakeville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lakeville Road
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Continue on South Middle Neck Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Middle Neck Road
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Turn left onto Cuttermill Road
2677 ft · 58 sec · Cuttermill Road
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Turn right onto Bayview Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bayview Avenue
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Turn left onto Pond Park Road
76 m · 14 sec · Pond Park Road
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Continue on Pond Park Road
30 m · 5 sec · Pond Park Road
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Turn right onto Shore Park Road
738 ft · 34 sec · Shore Park Road
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Turn right onto Crosswood Road
36 m · 5 sec · Crosswood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crosswood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and East Atlantic Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16 mi · 00h 20m
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 Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Atlantic Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to East Atlantic Beach?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
North Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Islip and 18.3 miles from East Atlantic Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:42 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 Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Atlantic Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore
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 North Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and East Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.39 mi (45.69 km).
#1 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 |
#2 East Atlantic Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,049 |
| Coordinates | 40.7898200, -73.7470800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Atlantic Beach (-73.74708, 40.78982)
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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