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Trip from Arcade, NY to Islip, NY

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

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

391.2 mi

630 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 59m ★
6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m

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

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Downtown Arcade, NY, NY

Arcade, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 391.2-mile journey from Arcade, NY to Islip, NY is a significant undertaking, with an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 7 minutes. Given the duration and the highway-focused profile, it's best experienced as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and two planned stops. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $64. You'll predominantly be on the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, making it a route with a considerable highway share. This drive is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.

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

195.6 miles from Arcade, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Genesee Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
State Highway 39 18.1 mi 25m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 98

51 ft · 7 sec · Liberty Street
2

Turn right onto NY 39; NY 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39
4

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
5

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
6

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
7

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
9

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
10

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
11

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
12

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street
13

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
14

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
16

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
17

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
18

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.
19

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.
20

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.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

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.
25

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.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
29

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
31

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
32

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
34

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
36

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

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.
40

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
41

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
44

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
45

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
46

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
47

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
48

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
50

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
53

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
54

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
55

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
56

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
57

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
58

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
59

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
60

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
61

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
62

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider splitting it over two days. Departing early in the morning will help you beat potential traffic and maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops, plan your overnight stay strategically to break up the 391.2 miles. Be mindful of the longest stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, ensuring you're fueled up and rested before embarking on it. The estimated fuel cost of $64 is a good budget point to keep in mind as you plan your expenses for this trip.

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 195.6 miles from Arcade, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 86 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.6 miles or 4h 2m 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 195.6 miles or 4h 2m

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 6h 43m

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 Arcade, 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 Arcade, NY

Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Arcade, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 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

196 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

196 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 196 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.6 miles from Arcade, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 196 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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 · home stretch

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 1h 10m to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 1h 10m to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

1.7 mi

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Arcade, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15854923100

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

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 37

5 decision points cluster between mile 224.2 and 386.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
224.2 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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
338.7 mi into trip | ~6h 52m 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
339 mi into trip | ~6h 52m 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
348.4 mi into trip | ~7h 6m 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
9
386.6 mi into trip | ~7h 58m 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

$64.39 one way

$128.79 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $69.63 $139.26
premium $4.92 $75.82 $151.64
diesel $5.61 $86.37 $172.74

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$64

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117.4 1 $41.08 $18.78
Efficient EV 97.8 1 $34.23 $15.65
EV Truck/SUV 156.5 1 $54.77 $25.04

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Arcade, NY

Morning in Arcade on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

E 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

63°F

Ramapo, NY

196 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

1 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

8h 7m 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.

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 ~14 min detour Free near mile 337.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 337.3
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 337.3
View on nps.gov
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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 337.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 337.3
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Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 337.3
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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 highway-focused drive for 68% of this route, which translates to a fairly consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. While primarily highway, the route's character may shift as you transition between the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, offering varied driving experiences. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct path utilizing major expressways to cover the distance efficiently.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 224.2 miles in near US 6.

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 37 significant decision points across 391.2 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 224.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 338.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339 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 Arcade, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Mt Pocono

224.2 mi in | ~4h 36m | via US 6

Milford

224.9 mi in | ~4h 37m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

338.7 mi in | ~6h 52m

Leonia

339 mi in | ~6h 52m

Teaneck

339 mi in | ~6h 52m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

341.3 mi in | ~6h 56m

Cross Island Parkway South

359.9 mi in | ~7h 23m

Southern State Parkway East

361.4 mi in | ~7h 25m

Eastern Long Island

361.4 mi in | ~7h 25m

About the Cities

Starting in Arcade, NY

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Founded 1807

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 196 miles on day one.

Expect about $22.55 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 224.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 338.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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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