How far is Central Islip, NY from Washington Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Central Islip, NY to Washington Heights, NY is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
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 Central Islip and Washington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Islip and Washington Heights.
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Start on East Suffolk Avenue
148 m · 15 sec · East Suffolk Avenue
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Continue on East Suffolk Avenue
612 ft · 23 sec · East Suffolk Avenue
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Turn right onto Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
2876 ft · 55 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
699 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
1014 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
2123 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Continue on West 181st Street
1290 ft · 44 sec · West 181st Street
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 182nd Street
84 m · 24 sec · West 182nd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
70 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Islip and Washington Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Central Islip and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Islip to Washington Heights?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Central Islip and 23.9 miles from Washington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central Islip and Sunny near Washington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Islip and Washington Heights. Straight-line distance: 38.58 mi (62.09 km).
#1 Central Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 34,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.7906500, -73.2017800 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 181st Street (-73.935446, 40.850053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.45 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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