Road Trips from Islip, NY
Looking for a quick escape from Islip? You've got options ranging from a couple of hours to a full day's drive. Many routes offer a drive score of 8 or 9, meaning they're generally well-suited for a smooth drive. Most destinations feature mostly flat terrain, making them accessible for a day trip, and several routes include access to national memorials or parks like Fire Island National Seashore. Think short hops for a day out or slightly longer treks to explore more.
Total Routes
313
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
290
Under 2 hours
60 total in this range
Upper Nyack, NY
1h 39m68 mi one way
This 1.7-hour drive to Upper Nyack offers a good balance with a drive score of 9 and mixed highway and surface roads. It's a shorter drive than many other options and provides access to parks like Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial. The mostly flat terrain makes it an easy day trip.
Shenorock, NY
1h 59m82.8 mi one way
A quick 2-hour drive, this route to Shenorock is mostly highway with a solid drive score of 8. Like many other options, it's mostly flat terrain and offers access to parks such as Fire Island National Seashore. It's a straightforward drive if you're looking for a reliable route.
Lincolndale, NY
1h 55m81 mi one way
Halesite, NY
34m20.7 mi one way
Holbrook, NY
22m13.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
29 total in this range
Myers Corner, NY
2h 31m104.5 mi one way
A longer day trip at 2.5 hours, Myers Corner offers a drive score of 9 with mixed highway and surface roads. It's further than many other options but still manageable for a day. Park access includes Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Annsville, NY
2h81.4 mi one way
This 2-hour drive to Annsville boasts a high drive score of 9 and is mostly highway. Similar to other shorter trips, it offers access to Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial, all on mostly flat terrain.
Woodstock, NY
3h 9m143.4 mi one way
For a longer excursion, Woodstock is 3.2 hours away, primarily on highways with a drive score of 8. This route features gently rolling terrain and includes access to Stonewall National Monument along with other memorials. It's a more substantial drive than the nearby options.
Pine Bush, NY
2h 39m119.2 mi one way
Pine Bush is a 2.7-hour drive, mostly on highways, scoring an 8 for the drive. The terrain is mostly flat, and it offers access to Stonewall National Monument, alongside other national memorials. This is a good option if you want a bit more driving time than the closest destinations.
Kinderhook, NY
3h 46m167.2 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive to Kinderhook is a longer option, mainly on highways with a drive score of 8. It features gently rolling terrain and provides access to Fire Island National Seashore and other memorials. It's one of the furthest destinations for a day trip.
Weekend trip
177 total in this range
Warsaw, NY
7h 49m378.9 mi one way
Warsaw is a significant drive at 7.8 hours, mostly highway with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. This route offers access to Stonewall National Monument, General Grant National Memorial, and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. It's the longest single-day drive option.
Clyde, NY
6h 58m325.1 mi one way
The drive to Clyde is 7 hours and scores a 9, but it's primarily on surface roads, not highways. This route has hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes and offers access to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park, in addition to Hamilton Grange National Memorial.
Adams, NY
7h 13m353.6 mi one way
Amboy, NY
6h 18m306.3 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 37m305.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
47 total in this range
Hilton, NY
8h 10m381 mi one way
Murray, NY
8h 20m389.5 mi one way
Bennington, NY
8h 17m397.7 mi one way
Moira, NY
8h 21m391 mi one way
Constable, NY
8h 8m392.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Warsaw, NY
7h 49m378.9 mi one way
Clyde, NY
6h 58m325.1 mi one way
Adams, NY
7h 13m353.6 mi one way
Amboy, NY
6h 18m306.3 mi one way
Warsaw, NY
7h 49m378.9 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 37m305.7 mi one way
Avon, NY
7h 44m378.2 mi one way
Pulaski, NY
6h 51m335.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and access to parks, spring drives are pleasant. Focus on routes with good drive scores for an enjoyable experience.
Summer
Summer offers access to coastal parks like Fire Island National Seashore on many routes. The mostly flat terrain across most destinations makes for easy exploration.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on some routes, like Fort Montgomery or Woodstock, could offer nice fall color views. Park access remains a key feature.
Winter
Most destinations have mostly flat terrain, suitable for winter drives. Prioritize routes with higher drive scores for the best road conditions.
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