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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue
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Continue on Joshuas Path
1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Turn left onto Motor Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway
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Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
707 ft · 16 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
14 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, Syosset
1142 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
73 m · 11 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto South Oyster Bay Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Oyster Bay Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Berry Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 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 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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