How far is Islip, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Islip, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.3 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.27 mi
31.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.76 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Islip
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islip
2026-04-16T19:53
Arrive Oyster Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Islip
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dix Hills
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Islip
13.2 mi
00h 19m
To Oyster Bay
17.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Islip Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Joshuas Path

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Motor Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto LIE North Service Road

    707 ft · 16 sec · LIE North Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset

    1142 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
14 mi · 46%
Islip Avenue
4.03 mi · 13%
Berry Hill Road
3.66 mi · 12%
Joshuas Path
1.05 mi · 3%
South Oyster Bay Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix Hills
00h 19m from Islip
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Islip and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Islip to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Islip and 17.1 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Islip and Mostly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills

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 Dix Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 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 4.7 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 Dix Hills.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 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
Oyster Bay

#2 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $4.69 $5.02 $10.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Islip and Oyster Bay. The current time is 19:53:14.

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.