How far is Washington Heights, NY from Central Islip, NY?
The driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Central Islip, NY is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
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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 06m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Heights and Central Islip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights and Central Islip.
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Start on Broadway
92 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 180th Street
89 m · 17 sec · West 180th Street
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
89 m · 12 sec · Wadsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto West 181st Street
1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street
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Continue on Washington Bridge
2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · 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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 47 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Wheeler Road
48 m · 3 sec · Wheeler Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn left onto East Suffolk Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · East Suffolk Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Suffolk Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Heights and Central 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Washington Heights and Sunny near Central Islip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Heights to Central Islip?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Washington Heights and 23.1 miles from Central Islip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Heights and Sunny near Central Islip.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Heights and Central Islip. Straight-line distance: 38.58 mi (62.09 km).
#1 Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8501000, -73.9354100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 34,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.7906500, -73.2017800 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Islip (-73.20178, 40.79065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
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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