Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Amity, NY to Islip, NY

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

102.8 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Amity, NY

Wikimedia Commons

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Amity, NY to Islip, NY is 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m via Southern State Parkway, Christopher Columbus Highway, and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, so it's not a straight shot. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is best tackled as a single-day journey, offering flexibility for when you depart.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.4 miles from Amity, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
Christopher Columbus Highway 14 mi 15m
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike 9.8 mi 11m
Vernon Warwick Road 7.6 mi 13m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
NJ 23 6.2 mi 7m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Newfoundland Road 5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Walling Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Walling Road
3

Turn right onto Prices Switch Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Prices Switch Road
4

Continue on Prices Switch Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Prices Switch Road
5

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 515

0.8 mi · 1 min · Prices Switch Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515

7.6 mi · 13 min · Vernon Warwick Road
7

Continue on CR 515

3.2 mi · 5 min · Stockholm Vernon Road
8

Turn left onto NJ 23

5.0 mi · 6 min · Newfoundland Road
9

Continue on NJ 23

9.8 mi · 11 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

6.2 mi · 7 min · NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

297 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 80

8.5 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

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.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
19

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
21

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
22

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
24

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
26

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

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.
30

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
31

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
34

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

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

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
36

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
37

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
38

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
40

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
43

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
44

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
45

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
46

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
47

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
48

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
49

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
50

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
51

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
52

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1-day trip covering 102.8 miles and taking under 2.5 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave when traffic is lightest, perhaps mid-morning or early afternoon, to make navigating the 'turn-heavy local drive' more manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $17 for the trip, and plan for a quick stop if needed, though none are officially noted. A good tip for this route is to stay aware of your GPS closely, as the numerous turns can be easy to miss on the local road segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Amity, NY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 23 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

+

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

+

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amity, NY

This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Amity, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Amity, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 52min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.3 mi

Vila Verde Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wayne, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 13m in / 1h 12m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Vila Verde Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50

Wayne, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19736160999

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Warwick, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Hewitt, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Warwick, New York

Hours: Closed

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Warwick, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Service Plaza

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.6 mi from route

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.1 mi from route

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 50.3 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 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
8
60 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
73 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
9
98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 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

$16.92 one way

$33.84 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $18.30 $36.60
premium $4.92 $19.92 $39.85
diesel $5.61 $22.70 $45.39

Estimated Tolls: $23.24

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike (9.8 mi) $0.69

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

$17

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.11
EV Truck/SUV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Amity, NY

Late night in Amity on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a highway share of 55%. You'll experience a mix of faster parkway travel and more intricate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway, after which you'll navigate through various turns. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from more open parkway sections to potentially busier local streets as you approach your destination.

Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Southern State Parkway.

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 50.3 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 30 significant decision points across 102.8 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 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Amity, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Clifton

35.8 mi in | ~53m

New York City

50.3 mi in | ~1h 10m

Leonia

50.6 mi in | ~1h 10m

Teaneck

50.6 mi in | ~1h 10m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

52.8 mi in | ~1h 14m

Cross Island Parkway South

71.5 mi in | ~1h 41m

Southern State Parkway East

73 mi in | ~1h 43m

Eastern Long Island

73 mi in | ~1h 43m

About the Cities

Arriving in Islip, NY

Full guide →

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?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.24 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.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Islip, NY before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Islip, NY

Ellicottville, NY 412.9 mi · 8h 28m Ashford, NY 408.3 mi · 8h 26m Portville, NY 399.2 mi · 8h 7m Westons Mills, NY 396.6 mi · 8h 3m

More from Amity, NY

Babylon, NY 96.5 mi · 2h 16m Huntington, NY 87.9 mi · 2h 10m Hempstead, NY 77.7 mi · 1h 53m Jamaica, NY 71 mi · 1h 44m Brooklyn, NY 64.7 mi · 1h 38m Manhattan, NY 60.9 mi · 1h 29m

More trips to Islip, NY

Lewiston, NY 443.7 mi Lake Erie Beach, NY 431.5 mi South Lockport, NY 428.3 mi Olcott, NY 427.3 mi Collins, NY 419 mi Elma, NY 410.4 mi
Escape planner: Amity, NY Scenic drives in NY

Explore more options from Amity, NY or browse trips ending in Islip, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.