How far is East Hills, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from East Hills, NY to Islip, NY is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.09 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.42 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hills
2026-04-19T10:39
Arrive Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hills
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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From East Hills
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To Islip
15.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Hills and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hills and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Lane

    22 m · 9 sec · Avon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Revere Road

    116 m · 20 sec · Revere Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Street

    57 m · 11 sec · Short Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harbor Hill Road

    1150 ft · 34 sec · Harbor Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glen Cove Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    21 mi · 29 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip

    1119 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1230 ft · 27 sec · Express Drive South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Motor Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Motor Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Joshuas Path

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  12. 12

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hills 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
21 mi · 70%
Islip Avenue
4.03 mi · 13%
Joshuas Path
1.06 mi · 4%
Motor Parkway
0.96 mi · 3%
Glen Cove Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Express Drive South
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

21 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 18m from East Hills
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hills to Islip?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 14.5 miles from East Hills and 15.6 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 5 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hills and Islip. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.81 km).

East Hills

#1 East Hills

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

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
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: Avon Lane (-73.627203, 40.793539)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hills and Islip. The current time is 10:39:46.

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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.