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Trip from Crugers, 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

1h 53m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Crugers, NY, NY

Crugers, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 76.6-mile drive from Crugers, NY, to Islip, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Southern State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway, with a portion on US 9, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The journey keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward path between two New York locations. Given its relatively short duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Crugers, NY

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.8 mi 17m
US 9 9.5 mi 15m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
North Columbus Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
New England Thruway 2.1 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Springvale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Springvale Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Albany Post Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 9 South
4

Merge onto US 9

9.5 mi · 15 min · US 9
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward New York City
6

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto Parkway South

380 ft · 15 sec · Parkway South
Toward NY 22
13

Turn right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
14

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
15

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 1 min · Provost Avenue
16

Continue on Conner Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Conner Street
17

Turn right onto New England Thruway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · New England Thruway
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 South
19

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
20

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
27

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
28

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
29

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
31

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
35

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
36

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
37

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
38

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
39

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
40

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
41

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
42

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
43

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 53 minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic often found on parkways in the Northeast. While there are no specific stops noted, keep an eye out for designated rest areas along the Southern State Parkway if you need a break. The fuel cost is quite low at $12, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific exit numbers for the Southern State Parkway, as they can be numerous and help you navigate efficiently.

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 38.3 miles from Crugers, NY, or about 1h 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 17 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 1h 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 36m

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 Crugers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crugers, NY

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Crugers, 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.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

38 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Islip, NY

45.2 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Crugers, 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 · around the midpoint

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 5m in / 49min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

1.7 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

2.2 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 33min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

2.2 mi

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, NY

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, NY

+18887518560

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Long Island Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Garden City, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15162245800

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Meadow, New York

+15165720348

Visit website

Marjorie R. Post Community Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Massapequa Park, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15167977990

Visit website

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 26.3 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
26.3 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
27.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
9
34.2 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

$12.61 one way

$25.22 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.63 $27.27
premium $4.92 $14.85 $29.69
diesel $5.61 $16.91 $33.82

Estimated Tolls: $6.70

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (1.5 mi) $0.11
New England Thruway (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.70 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 20, 2026

Origin

Crugers, NY

Late night in Crugers on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 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

19 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

1h 53m 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 34.3
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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 34.3
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 76.6
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 39.6
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 34.3
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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 39.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 78% of the drive taking place on parkways and major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles along the Southern State Parkway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While predominantly highway, the route offers a dynamic feel as you transition between different parkways and US 9. The character of the drive is efficient, designed for making good time, rather than a leisurely scenic tour.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

280 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

299 ft

Total Descent

378 ft

Highest Point

280 ft

~16.4 mi in

Elevation Range

285 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Crugers, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.

New York City

10.7 mi in | ~18m

Cross County Parkway East

26.3 mi in | ~39m

Mount Vernon

26.3 mi in | ~39m

Long Island

34.2 mi in | ~53m | via I 695

Cross Island Parkway South

45.2 mi in | ~1h 9m

Southern State Parkway East

46.7 mi in | ~1h 12m

Eastern Long Island

46.7 mi in | ~1h 12m

Bay Shore Road South

71.9 mi in | ~1h 44m

Bay Shore

71.9 mi in | ~1h 44m

About the Cities

Starting in Crugers, NY

Full guide →

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 1h 53m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 $6.70 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.2 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): 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 Fire Island National Seashore (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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

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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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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