Origin
Hopkinton, NY
Morning in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinton, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 11m
Distance
381.5 mi
614 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 3m
★
6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 17m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 18m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkinton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Hopkinton, NY to Islip, NY is 381.5 miles and takes about 8h 11m via I 87 and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $63 and likely an overnight stop. This drive takes you from the Northeast region of New York down through the state, eventually reaching the Long Island area. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have a good balance of driving and rest. The majority of the route is on surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace than a pure highway trip. It's a practical route for getting between these two points in New York.
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
190.8 miles from Hopkinton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 103.7 mi | 2h 1m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Santa Clara Road | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Adirondack Trail | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on County Road 49
93 ft
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6 sec
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County Road 49
2
Turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi
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2 min
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NY 11B
3
Turn right onto NY 458
3.5 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 458
4
Turn slight right onto NY 458
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Santa Clara Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 458
17 mi
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25 min
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Santa Clara Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi
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12 min
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Adirondack Trail
7
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
8
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 86
9
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Harrietstown Road
10
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 86
11
Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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Broadway Street
12
Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft
·
12 sec
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Bloomingdale Avenue
13
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Church Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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River Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft
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8 sec
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River Street
16
Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Lake Flower Avenue
17
Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi
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7 min
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Saranac-Placid Road
18
Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi
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6 min
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Old Military Road
19
Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi
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7 min
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Cascade Road
20
Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 73
21
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 9N
22
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 73
23
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 9
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
25
Merge onto I 87
104 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
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51 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
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59 sec
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NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
31
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
34
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
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8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
39
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
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.
43
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
44
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
48
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
49
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
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225th Street
Use the right lane.
50
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
51
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
53
Merge onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
56
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
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1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
57
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
58
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
59
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
60
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
61
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
62
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
63
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
64
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
65
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 11m estimated drive time and recommended two days, splitting this trip is a good idea. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight for driving. Plan for around 2 stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and refueling on this 381.5-mile route. The longest stretch without a major highway change is 118.6 miles on I 87, so consider making one of your stops before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel costs, estimated at $63, and ensure you're topped up before heading into longer stretches on surface roads.
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 190.8 miles from Hopkinton, NY, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 84 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 4h 12m 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 190.8 miles or 4h 12m
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 46m
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 Hopkinton, 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.
+
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 Hopkinton, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Hopkinton, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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 Poughkeepsie, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Hopkinton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 365 decision points cluster between mile 189.7 and 376.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
189.7 mi into trip
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~4h 10m in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
308.3 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
309.7 mi into trip
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~6h 30m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
338.7 mi into trip
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~7h 10m in
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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
376.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 2m 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
$62.80 one way
$125.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.90 | $135.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.94 | $147.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.23 | $168.46 |
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
$63
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.06 | $18.31 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.41 | $24.42 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Islip, NY
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a highway share of 56%, meaning a significant portion is on major roads, but you'll spend more time on surface streets. The longest stretch on a single highway is 118.6 miles on I 87. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more varied surface road driving, with 56% of the route not on interstates. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for more local traffic and intersections after leaving I 87.
Only 56% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
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 189.7 miles in near I 87.
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 36 significant decision points across 381.5 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 189.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.7 miles (NJ 17): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hopkinton, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.
Albany
189.7 mi in
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~4h 10m
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via I 87
New York
189.7 mi in
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~4h 10m
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via I 87
Buffalo
189.7 mi in
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~4h 10m
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via I 87
Gsp South: Paterson
323.7 mi in
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~6h 49m
Fort Lee
323.7 mi in
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~6h 49m
Cross Island Parkway South
350.2 mi in
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~7h 27m
Southern State Parkway East
351.7 mi in
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~7h 29m
Eastern Long Island
351.7 mi in
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~7h 29m
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. 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 191 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 189.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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