How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Islip Terrace, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Islip Terrace, NY is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Islip Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Islip Terrace.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Street
131 m · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Toms Lane
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Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Split Rock Road
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Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1380 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
82 m · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Shore Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Islip Terrace.
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
7.91 mi · 00h 11m
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 Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Islip Terrace?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Wheatley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Oyster Bay and 12.7 miles from Islip Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oyster Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley Heights
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 Wheatley Heights.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Islip Terrace. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 km).
#1 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip Terrace
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,389 |
| Coordinates | 40.7431500, -73.1926200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Islip Terrace (-73.19262, 40.74315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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