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Trip from Albion, NY to Islip, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 25m

Distance

396.7 mi

638 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 18m ★
6 AM
8h 25m
8 AM
8h 40m
10 AM
8h 31m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 31m
5 PM
8h 40m
8 PM
8h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 396.7-mile journey from Albion, NY to Islip, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, this trip is best split over two days, given its duration. With an estimated fuel cost of $65 and requiring two stops, it offers a manageable pace for a multi-day excursion within the Northeast region. This route provides a balanced driving experience, making it a solid choice for those looking for a straightforward trip across New York.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

198.4 miles from Albion, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion, NY and Islip, NY.

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Start on NY 98

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
3

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
4

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
5

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
6

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
7

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
8

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
9

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
10

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
11

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
12

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
13

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
15

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
16

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
17

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
19

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
21

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
24

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
25

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
27

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
28

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
29

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
30

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
31

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
32

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
33

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
34

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
35

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
36

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
37

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
38

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
39

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
41

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
43

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
44

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
45

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
46

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
47

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
48

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
49

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
51

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
53

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
55

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
56

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
58

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
60

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
62

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
64

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
65

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
68

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
69

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
70

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
71

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
72

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
74

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
77

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
78

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
79

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
80

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
81

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
82

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
83

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
84

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
85

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
86

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-day drive, consider departing early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 396.7 miles. With a total duration of over 8 hours, splitting the trip is highly recommended. Plan your overnight stop roughly halfway, perhaps after covering around 4-5 hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81, and utilize the two recommended stops for breaks and refueling. Being mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile will help you anticipate needing a bit more time for navigation as you get closer to your destination.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.4 miles from Albion, NY, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 198.4 miles or 4h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 198.4 miles or 4h 16m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albion, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albion, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Albion, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

198 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY

74.7 mi · 1h 48m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

198 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.4 miles from Albion, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 340.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 340.1

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 340.1

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 368.4

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 368.4

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 368.4

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 340.1

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 340.1

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 340.1

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 340.1

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 170

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 226.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 198.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 198.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 226.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 255

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 311.7

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 226.7

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 340.1

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 340.1

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 340.1

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 340.1

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 340.1

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 340.1

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 340.1

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 340.1

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 47

5 decision points cluster between mile 79.4 and 392.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
344.3 mi into trip | ~7h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
344.6 mi into trip | ~7h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
9
392.1 mi into trip | ~8h 16m in

Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.30 one way

$130.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $70.61 $141.22
premium $4.92 $76.89 $153.78
diesel $5.61 $87.59 $175.17

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$219–$329

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119 1 $41.65 $19.04
Efficient EV 99.2 1 $34.71 $15.87
EV Truck/SUV 158.7 1 $55.54 $25.39

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Albion, NY

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 7 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

198 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

36 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 25m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 95.8
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 82.1
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 342
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 342
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Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 342
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African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 342
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's about 55% highway, offering a mix of faster travel and more winding local segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, providing a significant period of consistent driving. The route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll navigate through various towns and potentially encounter more frequent turns as you move between major roadways. This dynamic suggests a varied experience, shifting from open highway to more involved local road navigation.

Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
86 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 396.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albion, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

79.4 mi in | ~1h 37m

Mt Pocono

229.7 mi in | ~4h 54m | via US 6

Milford

230.5 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

344.3 mi in | ~7h 9m

Leonia

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

Teaneck

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

346.8 mi in | ~7h 14m

Cross Island Parkway South

365.4 mi in | ~7h 41m

Southern State Parkway East

366.9 mi in | ~7h 43m

Eastern Long Island

366.9 mi in | ~7h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Albion, NY

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Albion is the county seat of Orleans County, New York and was founded in 1812.

Arriving in Islip, NY

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Founded 1683

Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.

Top landmarks

  • • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
  • • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
  • • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.

Expect about $24.05 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Islip, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Islip, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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