How far is Massapequa Park, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Massapequa Park, NY to Islip, NY is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.99 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.27 mi
21.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.27 mi
Kilometers
21.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.12 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Massapequa Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massapequa Park
2026-04-18T08:22
Arrive Islip
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Massapequa Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Massapequa Park
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Islip
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Massapequa Park and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Boulevard

    18 m · 8 sec · Clark Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    1151 ft · 25 sec · Park Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massapequa Park and Islip.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
11.4 mi · 76%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 7%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 5%
Park Boulevard
0.22 mi · 1%
Montauk Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 12m from Massapequa Park
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Massapequa 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 Massapequa Park to Islip?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

North Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Massapequa Park and 7.6 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Massapequa Park and Partly Sunny near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 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 1 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 North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massapequa Park and Islip. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.35 km).

Massapequa Park

#1 Massapequa Park

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population17,034
Coordinates40.6803800, -73.4551200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Islip

#2 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
Start: Clark Boulevard (-73.455102, 40.680463)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.37 $4.75
Premium $4.86 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $4.69 $2.49 $4.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Massapequa Park and Islip. The current time is 08:22:47.

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.