Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale, NY 11769

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Queens and Brooklyn
Take Southern State Pkwy east to exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern LI), and proceed according to the directions from Southwestern Long Island above.

From Bronx, Westchester and Points North
Take Throgs Neck Bridge to the Cross Island Pkwy (Eastern Long Island). Proceed south on Cross Island, following signs for Southern State Pkwy. Go east on Southern State to exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern LI), and proceed according to the directions from Southwestern Long Island above.

From Staten Island, New Jersey and Points South
Take Verrazano Bridge and proceed east on the Belt Pkwy, following signs for the Southern State Pkwy. Go east on Southern State to exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern LI), and proceed according to the directions from Southwestern Long Island above.

From Pennsylvania and Points West
Take Interstate 80 to the George Washington Bridge. Cross the GWB and head onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, going east. Take the Cross Bronx to the Throgs Neck Bridge, and follow south to Cross Island Pkwy. Take Cross Island south to Southern State Pkwy. Go east on Southern State to exit 45E (Montauk Hwy, Eastern LI), and proceed according to the directions from Southwestern Long Island above.

By Railroad
The Oakdale Station on the Long Island Railroad's Montauk line is approximately one mile away from the Rudolph Campus. Taxis are available at the station at all times. For schedule and fare information, call (631) 822-5477. By bus: Call Suffolk County Transport (631-473-0286) for fare and schedule information. The S-40 Bus stops at the Oakdale Train Station (taxi service is available from the train station) and at the intersection of Idle Hour Blvd. and County Rd. 85 (Montauk Hwy), which is approximately ¼ from the campus.

By Ferry
Connecticut car ferries run from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson (631-473-0286) and from New London, CT. to Orient Point (631-323-2525). Call for schedules and reservations. Once in Port Jefferson or Orient Point, follow car directions from Northeastern Long Island.

Dowling operates free shuttle bus service between the Oakdale and Brookhaven campuses. Click here for the latest schedule.