How far is Islip, NY from Great Neck Gardens, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Great Neck Gardens, NY is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
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.
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 Great Neck Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Great Neck Gardens.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto East Shore Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Shore Road
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Turn left onto Ravine Road
1443 ft · 42 sec · Ravine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Station Road
858 ft · 25 sec · Station Road
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Turn right onto North Oxford Boulevard
1127 ft · 50 sec · North Oxford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
7 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Great Neck Gardens.
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 Great Neck Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Great Neck Gardens?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Islip and 17.7 miles from Great Neck Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near Great Neck Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh
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 Wantagh.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Great Neck Gardens. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.89 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 Great Neck Gardens
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 1,186 |
| Coordinates | 40.7972200, -73.7238900 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Neck Gardens (-73.72389, 40.79722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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