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Dowling College - - Transportation

The closest major airport is J.F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), an international airport located in Queens County, on Long Island, in southeastern New York City, about 34 miles from the center of Oakdale, NY. Another major airport, which serves the city is LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA), which is in New York, about 39 miles from Oakdale, NY.

 

Getting around in Oakdale, NY

Oakdale is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States with a population of 8,075 at the time of the 2000 census. There are diverse attractions in Oakdale, including museums, zoo and aquariums, parks and gardens, as well as historic landmarks such as The Common Ground of Gillette Park and Lake Ronkonkoma Roadside Memorial. Local museums include the American Airpower Museum, the Long Island Museum and the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Museum, among other. The public transportation system includes buses and trains. The train station is a 7- to 10-minute walk from the Oakdale campus. Taxi services are also available.

 

How to get to Dowling College campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From J.F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): to Downling College campus, the drive time is approximately 1 hour.

 

From LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA): to Dowling College campus, the drive time is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.

 

Traveling from Southwestern Long Island: Take Southern State Parkway east to Exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern L.I.). Follow Montauk Hwy (Route 27A) for approximately 2 miles. Pass one traffic light and the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on your right. Continue on Montauk Hwy (27A). Follow 27A (County Rd.85) over railroad bridge to first light (Idle Hour Blvd.). Turn right and proceed to campus gate.

 

Traveling from Southeastern Long Island: Take Sunrise Hwy (Route 27) west to Exit 48 Locust Ave. - Oakdale Bohemia. Follow to Oakdale - Bohemia Rd. Turn left and proceed to end of road, crossing over the railroad tracks of the Oakdale train station. Turn right onto Montauk Hwy (Route 27A, County Rd. 85, Main St.) and proceed west to Idle Hour Blvd. (approximately ½ mile). Turn left and proceed to campus gates.

 

Traveling from Northwestern Long Island: Take Long Island Expressway (NY 495) east to Exit 53 South (Sagtikos Pwy). At the end of the Sagtikos Pkwy bear left - follow signs designated, `East - Heckscher State Park.` Take Southern State Pkwy east to Exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern L.I.). Follow Montauk Hwy (Route 27A) for approximately 2 miles. Pass one traffic light and the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on your right. Continue on Montauk Hwy (27A). Follow 27A (County Rd. 85) over railroad bridge to first light (Idle hour Blvd.). Turn right and proceed to campus gates.

 

Traveling from Northeastern Long Island: Take Long Island Expressway (NY 495) west to Exit 62 (Nicolls Rd.). Go south on Nicolls Rd. to Sunrise Hwy (Route 27). Turn right onto Sunrise Hwy (Route 27). Take Sunrise Hwy (Route 27) west to Exit 48 Locust Ave. - Oakdale Bohemia. Follow to Oakdale - Bohemia Rd. Turn left and proceed to end of road, crossing over the railroad tracks of the Oakdale train station. Turn right onto Montauk Hwy (Route 27A, County Rd. 85, Main St.) and proceed west to Idle Hour Blvd. (approximately1/2 mile). Turn left and proceed to campus gates.