How far is Islip, NY from Oyster Bay Cove, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Oyster Bay Cove, NY is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Oyster Bay Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Oyster Bay Cove.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA North: Kings Park
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 35 North: Huntington
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Deforest Road North
1346 ft · 44 sec · Deforest Road North
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Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
81 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cove Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Oyster Bay Cove.
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.
Sagtikos State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
4.93 mi · 00h 06m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Oyster Bay Cove?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Islip and 13 miles from Oyster Bay Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oyster Bay Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
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 Elwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Oyster Bay Cove. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.77 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 Cove
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.8709300, -73.5109600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oyster Bay Cove (-73.51096, 40.87093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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