How far is Kings Park, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Kings Park, NY to Islip, NY is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Islip.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pulaski Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pulaski Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
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Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111 South: Islip
1446 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Islip Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Islip Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park and Islip.
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
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.82 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kings Park and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kings Park to Islip?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Kings Park and 8.3 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kings Park and Partly Sunny near Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Islip. Straight-line distance: 11.08 mi (17.83 km).
#1 Kings Park
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 17,282 |
| Coordinates | 40.8862100, -73.2573400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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