Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
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Yorktown, NY
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Islip, NY to Yorktown, NY is 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m via Southern State Parkway and Taconic State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on parkways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward drive. With 79% of the route on highways, expect a good amount of efficient travel time. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Yorktown, NY.
Start on NY 27A
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27A
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Continue on CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto NY 24
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto NY 24
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
Turn left onto Conner Street
Continue on NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Turn slight right onto NY 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35
Turn left onto NY 132
Turn right onto Locksley Road
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 53 minute duration, starting your drive from Islip, NY, either early in the morning or after the morning rush, will help you avoid congestion. The $13 fuel cost suggests this is an efficient trip, but it's always wise to ensure you have at least a half-tank before departing. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to take your time and perhaps stop for a quick break if needed, though no specific stops are noted on this route. Pay attention to the transition points between the Southern State Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway, as these can involve changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 55m 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 Yorktown, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Islip, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Islip, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Islip, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hollis, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Tombolinos Restaurant
Yonkers, New York
Crabtree's Restaurant
Floral Park, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Yonkers, New York
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
The Good Witch Coffee Bar
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Plainview, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, NY
+18668167584
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, NY
+18887518560
Later in the drive, short detour
Valhalla, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19142314033
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
West Harrison, New York
Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm
+19144281005
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Garden City, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15162245800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Deer Park, New York
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+16318932100
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
East Meadow, New York
+15165720348
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Massapequa Park, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15167977990
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Lindenhurst, New York
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+16317861136
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 49.9 — 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 CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road, Deer Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.69
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
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 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 | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Yorktown on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 78.2 miles on limited-access roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 24.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to other parkways. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas on the initial parkway sections. The Taconic State Parkway offers a different feel, often with less traffic and more of a cruising experience, before you reach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near CR 57 / Howells Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 31 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 3.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Yorktown, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
So West: New York
Cross Island Parkway North
Hempstead Avenue West
Grandstand
Cross County Parkway West
Bronx Parkway North
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 1h 53m. Total distance: 78.2 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 (79%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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