How far is Oyster Bay, NY from West Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to West Islip, NY is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and West Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and West Islip.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Street
131 m · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Sugar Toms Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Toms Lane
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Continue on Split Rock Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Split Rock Road
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Turn slight right onto Berry Hill Road
86 m · 8 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
3039 ft · 37 sec · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1380 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
934 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
82 m · 11 sec · South Service Road
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Turn slight right onto John Street, West Islip, Babylon
147 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto John Street
690 ft · 20 sec · John Street
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Continue on Union Boulevard
2178 ft · 1 min · Union Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and West Islip.
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
7.91 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers near Oyster Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to West Islip?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 11 miles from Oyster Bay and 11 miles from West Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Oyster Bay is Chance Rain Showers.
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 Oyster Bay and West Islip. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).
#1 Oyster Bay
Town on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 296,592 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -73.5320700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 28,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.3062300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Islip (-73.30623, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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