How far is West Islip, NY from Huntington, NY?
The driving distance from West Islip, NY to Huntington, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Islip and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Islip and Huntington.
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Start on Union Boulevard
1832 ft · 54 sec · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1167 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Continue on Deer Park Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Continue on Deer Park Road
1075 ft · 25 sec · Deer Park Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Deer Park Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Islip and Huntington.
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.
Deer Park Avenue
Continue on Deer Park Avenue
6.53 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 Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Islip to Huntington?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from West Islip and 7.7 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Huntington is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
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 Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Islip and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).
#1 West Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 28,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -73.3062300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 200,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8681500, -73.4256800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
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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