Lima 33 Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
194.6 mi
313 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Setauket, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 194.6-mile drive from East Setauket, NY, to Albany, NY, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes. With 91% highway share, it’s a straightforward trip primarily utilizing NY 17 and the Long Island Expressway, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, and you'll find it to be a highway-focused experience. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a direct path north without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.3 miles from East Setauket, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Long Island Expressway | 28.3 mi | 38m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Nicolls Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Setauket, NY and Albany, NY.
Start on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Continue on NY 25A
Turn left onto CR 97
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 111
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Continue on I 787
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Quay Street
Turn left onto NY 5
Turn left onto NY 5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
Turn straight onto NY 5
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Given the 4-hour 8-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $32, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch without a break is over 111 miles on NY 17, so be sure to take advantage of any available exits for fuel or rest before embarking on that segment. Flexibility is key with a shorter drive like this, allowing you to adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 43 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.3 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Setauket, 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 East Setauket, NY
This is one driving day of about 194.6 miles and 4h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from East Setauket, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Little Neck, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant
Newburgh, New York
Luigi's Restaurant And Bar
Queens, New York
Top Coffee Stop
New York, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
+19172614093
Early in the drive, right off the route
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm
+18457874527
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm
+15189351094
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rensselaer, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15182750565
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Syosset, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Woodbury, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Around the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12127951388
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm
+12014611776
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
+12129265337
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.8 and 57.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$32.03 one way
$64.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.72 | $75.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$32
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Setauket on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Albany on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
49°F
Ramapo, NY
97 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 91% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 111.7 miles on NY 17. The character is largely that of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. While not explicitly scenic, the highway infrastructure ensures a smooth and predictable driving experience for the majority of the 194.6 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.8 miles in.
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 32 significant decision points across 194.6 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Setauket, NY and Albany, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown, Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx and New England - among others.
Islip
Smithtown
Kennedy Airport
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Gsp South
Gsp North
Newark
Mahwah
Founded 1686
Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 194.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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