How far is West Islip, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from West Islip, NY to Queens, NY is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.2 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.83 mi
44.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.83 mi
Kilometers
44.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.2 mi
Kilometers
53.43 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Sun, Sep 20, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in West Islip
Sun, Sep 20, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Islip
2026-09-19T23:08
Arrive Queens
Sun, Sep 20, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Islip
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
Merrick
NY

Hamlet and census-designated place in New York

From West Islip
15.4 mi
00h 26m
To Queens
17.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tonight
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SE
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Islip and Queens.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Boulevard

    1832 ft · 54 sec · Union Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North

    32 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1167 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: New York

    849 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    533 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.8 mi · 72%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 10%
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 4%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.01 mi · 3%
Union Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
North Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrick
00h 26m from West Islip
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Islip and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Islip to Queens?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from West Islip and 17.8 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Islip and Partly Sunny near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Merrick

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 Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.7 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 14.7 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 Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

42 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Islip and Queens. Straight-line distance: 27.83 mi (44.79 km).

West Islip

#1 West Islip

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population28,335
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.3062300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Queens

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Boulevard (-73.306232, 40.70624)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.47
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.47 $5.23 $10.47
Mid-grade $4.99 $5.84 $11.69
Premium $5.39 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $6.42 $7.51 $15.03

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 · Sep 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Islip and Queens. The current time is 23:08:13.

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.