How far is New York City, NY from Dix Hills, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Dix Hills, NY is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.77 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.6 mi
57.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.23 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dix Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 2:54 AM EST
Return by in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-12T01:48
Arrive Dix Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 2:54 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:30 PM EST
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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From New York City
20.8 mi
00h 32m
To Dix Hills
20.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Dix Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Dix Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    104 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    77 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

    10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

    68 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  11. 11

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

    17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    980 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon

    934 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Service Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Carlls Straight Path

    752 ft · 29 sec · Carlls Straight Path

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    2176 ft · 34 sec · North Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 57 sec · Green Briar Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 19 sec · Grey Birch Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grey Birch Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Dix Hills.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
31.4 mi · 75%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 10%
South Service Road
1.3 mi · 3%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 3%
Brooklyn Bridge
1.05 mi · 3%
North Service Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 32m from New York City
Leave By
4:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New York City and Light Rain near Dix Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Dix Hills?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from New York City and 20.9 miles from Dix Hills.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New York City and Light Rain near Dix Hills.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Dix Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.6 mi (57.3 km).

New York City

#1 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
Dix Hills

#2 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Dix Hills (-73.33623, 40.80482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Premium $5.20 $7.64 $15.29
Diesel $6.42 $9.44 $18.89

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Dix Hills. The current time is 01:48:45.

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.