How far is Islip, NY from Shinnecock Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Shinnecock Hills, NY is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Shinnecock Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Shinnecock Hills.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Islip Avenue
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Turn right onto NY 27 East
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bittermint Street
777 ft · 29 sec · Bittermint Street
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Turn left onto Ferndale Boulevard
47 m · 6 sec · Ferndale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
1733 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
1260 ft · 34 sec · County Road 39
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Turn right onto Hills Station Road
2137 ft · 1 min · Hills Station Road
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Turn sharp left onto McGregor Drive
99 m · 14 sec · McGregor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McGregor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Shinnecock Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40 mi · 00h 52m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Shinnecock Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Shinnecock Hills?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Mastic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Islip and 21.2 miles from Shinnecock Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Chance Rain Showers near Shinnecock Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Mastic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mastic.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Shinnecock Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 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 Shinnecock Hills
City in Southampton, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.8909300, -72.4637000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shinnecock Hills (-72.4637, 40.89093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
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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