How far is Islip, NY from Lido Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Lido Beach, NY is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Lido Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Lido Beach.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
1800 ft · 51 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Commack Road
2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
19.5 mi · 26 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward L: Long Beach
1459 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Long Beach
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lido Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lido Boulevard
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Continue on Lido Boulevard
120 m · 19 sec · Lido Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lido Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Lido Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
19.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Lido Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Lido Beach?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Massapequa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Islip and 14.7 miles from Lido Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Lido Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Massapequa Park
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 Massapequa Park.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Lido Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 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 Lido Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.6254100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lido Beach (-73.62541, 40.58899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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