How far is Central Islip, NY from Williston Park, NY?
The driving distance from Central Islip, NY to Williston Park, NY is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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.
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Islip and Williston Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Islip and Williston Park.
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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
17.6 mi · 24 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Mineola
1550 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on East Williston Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Williston Avenue
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
1604 ft · 39 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Islip and Williston Park.
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
17.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Central Islip and Partly Cloudy near Williston Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Islip to Williston Park?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Central Islip and 12.7 miles from Williston Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central Islip and Partly Cloudy near Williston Park.
Stop Ideas Near Melville
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 Melville.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Islip and Williston Park. Straight-line distance: 23.3 mi (37.5 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 Williston Park
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,208 |
| Coordinates | 40.7564900, -73.6448500 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Park (-73.64485, 40.75649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 19m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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