How far is Islip, NY from West Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to West Hills, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and West Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and West Hills.
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Start on Main Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SA North: Kings Park
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagtikos State Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wolf Hill Road, Dix Hills, South Huntington
854 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Wolf Hill Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wolf Hill Road
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Continue on Schwab Road
1311 ft · 41 sec · Schwab Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Walt Whitman Road
141 m · 21 sec · Old Walt Whitman Road
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Turn left onto West Hills Road
1.1 km · 2 min · West Hills Road
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Turn left onto Chichester Road
1580 ft · 1 min · Chichester Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chichester Road
2369 ft · 2 min · Chichester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chichester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and West 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.
Northern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
5.44 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 West Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to West Hills?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Islip and 10.1 miles from West Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and West Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.01 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 West Hills
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8162100, -73.4323400 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hills (-73.43234, 40.81621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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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