How far is Islip, NY from Roslyn Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Roslyn Heights, NY is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Roslyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Roslyn Heights.
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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
22.2 mi · 30 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willis Avenue, Mineola, Roslyn
740 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Powerhouse Road
137 m · 16 sec · Powerhouse Road
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Turn right onto Mineola Avenue
1275 ft · 41 sec · Mineola Avenue
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Turn right onto Villa Place
861 ft · 42 sec · Villa Place
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Turn right onto Elm Street
122 m · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Roslyn Heights.
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
22.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Roslyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Roslyn Heights?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.8 miles from Islip and 14.8 miles from Roslyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Roslyn Heights.
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 Islip and Roslyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.38 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 Roslyn Heights
Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 6,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.7887100, -73.6473500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roslyn Heights (-73.64735, 40.78871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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