How far is Huntington, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Huntington, NY to Islip, NY is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
20.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.77 mi
23.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.77 mi
Kilometers
23.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Islip
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Commack
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Huntington
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Islip
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 38 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Park Avenue

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Deer Park Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward N East: Hauppauge

    1257 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SA South: South Shore

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: East Islip

    2886 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111 South: Islip

    1446 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Islip Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 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 Huntington 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.68 mi · 23%
Park Avenue
4.07 mi · 20%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.26 mi · 16%
Northern State Parkway
2.96 mi · 14%
Islip Avenue
1.69 mi · 8%
Deer Park Road
1.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Sagtikos State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway

4.68 mi · 00h 05m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Commack
00h 16m from Huntington
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Islip?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Commack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Huntington and 10.4 miles from Islip.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Commack

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 Commack and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Commack.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

38 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Islip. Straight-line distance: 14.77 mi (23.77 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
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: New York Avenue (-73.425692, 40.868138)
End: Main Street (-73.210382, 40.729789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.27 $6.54
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.69 $3.43 $6.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Islip. The current time is 09:27:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.