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Trip from Mendon, 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

7h 30m

Distance

352.6 mi

567 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 20m ★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 24m

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

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Mendon, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 352.6-mile journey from Mendon, NY, to Islip, NY, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. It's a solid day trip, covering ground primarily on I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a direct path across New York State. You'll encounter two recommended stops along the way, making it manageable without an overnight stay.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176.3 miles from Mendon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 251

2.5 mi · 4 min · Victor-Mendon Road
2

Turn left onto Phillips Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Phillips Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto CR 42

0.4 mi · 45 sec · County Road 42
4

Turn left onto NY 96

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Victor-Pittsford Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway
6

Merge onto I 490

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Eastern Expressway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
40

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
42

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
47

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

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.
51

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
52

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
55

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
56

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
57

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
58

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
59

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
61

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
64

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
65

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
66

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
67

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
68

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
69

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
70

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
71

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
72

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
73

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Mendon to maximize daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With two stops factored in, you can plan for a mid-morning break and a lunch stop, breaking up the 352.6 miles effectively. The longest stretch is nearly 100 miles on I 81, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that section. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, be prepared for more frequent adjustments and potentially varied speed limits as you navigate different road types.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.3 miles from Mendon, NY, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 78 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.3 miles or 3h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 6m

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 Mendon, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mendon, NY

This is one driving day of about 352.6 miles and 7h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Mendon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

176 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

Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY

74.7 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.3 miles from Mendon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 226.7

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 302.2

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.6 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 226.7

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 277.1

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 277.1

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 277.1

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 327.4

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 277.1

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 302.2

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.2

New York, New York

+19172614093

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 302.2

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.2

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 125.9

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 50.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 50.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 125.9

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 151.1

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 151.1

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 25.2

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 277.1

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 302.2

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 302.2

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 277.1

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 302.2

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 302.2

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Firemen's Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 302.2

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015923750

Visit website

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 47

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 348 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
35.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
185.6 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | US 6

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
300.1 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
300.4 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
9
348 mi into trip | ~7h 21m 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

$58.04 one way

$116.08 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.76 $125.52
premium $4.92 $68.34 $136.68
diesel $5.61 $77.85 $155.70

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$58

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.8 1 $37.02 $16.92
Efficient EV 88.2 1 $30.85 $14.10
EV Truck/SUV 141 1 $49.36 $22.57

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mendon, NY

Morning in Mendon on Sunday

Local time

11:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Sunday

Local time

11:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

176 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

7h 30m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 304
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 304
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 48.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 36.5
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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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 304
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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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 304
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive with a significant amount of highway, accounting for 53% of the total mileage. The personality of this route is best described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a mix of faster highway sections and more winding, potentially slower local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition between major routes like the New York State Thruway and other highways, the driving experience will evolve, requiring attention to changing road conditions and speed limits.

Only 53% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

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 35.3 miles in.

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 47 significant decision points across 352.6 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 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Mendon, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

35.3 mi in | ~42m

Mt Pocono

185.6 mi in | ~3h 59m | via US 6

Milford

186.4 mi in | ~4h | via I 84; I 380

New York City

300.1 mi in | ~6h 15m

Leonia

300.4 mi in | ~6h 15m

Teaneck

300.4 mi in | ~6h 15m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

302.7 mi in | ~6h 20m

Cross Island Parkway South

321.3 mi in | ~6h 46m

Southern State Parkway East

322.8 mi in | ~6h 48m

Eastern Long Island

322.8 mi in | ~6h 48m

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 30m. Total distance: 352.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $24.05 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 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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