How far is Flower Hill, NY from Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Flower Hill, NY to Islip, NY is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flower Hill and Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Hill and Islip.
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Start on Birch Lane
19 m · 4 sec · Birch Lane
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Turn right onto Elderfields Road
923 ft · 39 sec · Elderfields Road
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Continue on Elderfields Road
640 ft · 24 sec · Elderfields Road
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Turn right onto Bonnie Heights Road
124 m · 17 sec · Bonnie Heights Road
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Turn right onto Port Washington Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Port Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn left onto South Service Road
526 ft · 10 sec · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
22.8 mi · 31 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 67: Motor Parkway, Central Islip
1119 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1230 ft · 27 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Motor Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Motor Parkway
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Turn right onto Joshuas Path
1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Islip Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
865 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flower Hill and Islip.
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
22.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Flower Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flower Hill to Islip?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 16.3 miles from Flower Hill and 17.3 miles from Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Flower Hill is Mostly Sunny.
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 Flower Hill and Islip. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).
#1 Flower Hill
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,903 |
| Coordinates | 40.8073200, -73.6812400 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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