How far is Island Park, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Island Park, NY to New York City, NY is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.56 mi
01h 13m
Flight
19.88 mi
32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.88 mi
Kilometers
32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.05 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Oct 18, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Island Park
Sun, Oct 18, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Island Park
2026-10-18T03:38
Arrive New York City
Sun, Oct 18, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Island Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Island Park
14.3 mi
00h 36m
To New York City
24.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Island Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Island Park and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Island Park and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Long Beach Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

    3092 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Island Park and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 13%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.97 mi · 13%
Long Island Expressway
3.35 mi · 9%
Long Beach Road
3.33 mi · 9%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 6%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

5.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 36m from Island Park
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Island Park and Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Island Park to New York City?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Island Park and 24.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Island Park and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Island Park and New York City. Straight-line distance: 19.88 mi (32 km).

Island Park

#1 Island Park

City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates40.6042700, -73.6554100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach Road (-73.655605, 40.604281)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $5.37 $7.30 $14.60
Diesel $6.51 $8.85 $17.70

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Island Park and New York City. The current time is 03:38:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.