Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services
Later in the drive, right off the route
Totowa, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
298.8 mi
481 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
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.
Fleming, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 298.8-mile drive from Fleming, NY, to Islip, NY, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 23 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 61% of the route on major interstates and parkways, making it efficient for covering ground. With a fuel cost estimated at $49, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily via I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the Southern State Parkway. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two points in New York.
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
149.4 miles from Fleming, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 90 | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| West Lake Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fleming, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on Dublin Road
Turn right onto NY 34
Turn left onto Town Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto Wyckoff Road
Turn right onto NY 38
Continue on NY 38
Turn right onto NY 38
Continue on NY 38
Continue on NY 38
Turn left onto NY 90
Turn right onto NY 281
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Turn straight onto CR 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Continue on CR 57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27A
Arrive at destination
Given the 6-hour 23-minute duration, starting early from Fleming, NY, will allow you to reach Islip, NY, with ample daylight. While a single day is feasible, consider breaking up the 298.8 miles if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81, as services might be less frequent. The $49 fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your trip, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Factor in at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
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 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 66 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fleming, 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 Fleming, NY
This is one driving day of about 298.8 miles and 6h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.4 miles from Fleming, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
Totowa, New Jersey
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Triplets Family Restaurant
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Later in the drive, right off the route
Totowa, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Dover, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Garden City, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15162245800
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
East Meadow, New York
+15165720348
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Cortland, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+18663763907
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Auburn, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13152527644
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+17184025155
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Bronx, New York
+12129265337
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 131.8 and 294.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Regular Gas
$48.56 one way
$97.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
| premium | $4.87 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.97 | $131.94 |
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
$49
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
| Efficient EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.5 | 1 | $41.83 | $19.12 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fleming on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
63°F
Ramapo, NY
149 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 highway-focused experience on this 298.8-mile trek, with 61% of your journey utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. The route progresses by transitioning from I 81 to the Keystone Shortway and finally the Southern State Parkway, indicating a shift in road type as you approach your destination. This character suggests a drive primarily about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 131.8 miles in near US 6.
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 38 significant decision points across 298.8 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 131.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fleming, 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
Milford
New York City
Leonia
Teaneck
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 298.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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