How far is Islip, NY from Dix Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Dix Hills, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Dix Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Dix Hills.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Islip Avenue
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Continue on Joshuas Path
1.1 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Turn left onto Motor Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Motor Parkway
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Turn left onto LIE North Service Road
707 ft · 16 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA: Bay Shore, Kings Park
572 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · LIE North Service Road
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Candlewood Path
1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path
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Turn left onto Green Briar Lane
1167 ft · 57 sec · Green Briar Lane
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Turn left onto Grey Birch Court
132 m · 19 sec · Grey Birch Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grey Birch Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Dix Hills.
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.
Islip Avenue
Turn left onto Islip Avenue
4.03 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dix Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Dix Hills?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Central Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Islip and 5.9 miles from Dix Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dix Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Central Islip
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Islip.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Dix Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.49 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Dix Hills
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 26,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.8048200, -73.3362300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dix Hills (-73.33623, 40.80482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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