How far is New Rochelle, NY from East Islip, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to East Islip, NY is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and East Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and East Islip.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
51 m · 11 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Huguenot Street
2633 ft · 54 sec · Huguenot Street
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Continue on Main Street
3270 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
923 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
4.4 mi · 6 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
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Continue on Howells Road
1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Street
1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pauchogue Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Pauchogue Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pauchogue Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and East Islip.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near East Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to East Islip?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from New Rochelle and 25.5 miles from East Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near East Islip.
Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and East Islip. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.03 km).
#1 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Islip
Hamlet and CDP in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 14,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.7320400, -73.1856700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Islip (-73.18567, 40.73204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.45 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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