How far is The Bronx, NY from West Islip, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to West Islip, NY is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.94 mi
49.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Islip
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive West Islip
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
9:30 PM EDT
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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From The Bronx
20 mi
00h 30m
To West Islip
20 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
West Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Wyandanch as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and West Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and West Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

    50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

    126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    714 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    2843 ft · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Trolley Line Road

    3248 ft · 1 min · Trolley Line Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    997 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    824 ft · 22 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Simon Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Simon Street

  30. 30

    Continue on John Street

    108 m · 9 sec · John Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on John Street

    2073 ft · 59 sec · John Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    2178 ft · 1 min · Union Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and West Islip.

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 45%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 13%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.63 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 00h 22m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 30m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to West Islip?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from The Bronx and 20 miles from West Islip.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Islip.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malverne.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and West Islip. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.8 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
West Islip

#2 West Islip

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population28,335
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.3062300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: The Bronx (-73.86641, 40.84985)
End: West Islip (-73.30623, 40.70621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.69 $6.62 $13.24

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and West Islip. The current time is 19:01:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.