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Trip from Mina, NY to Islip, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 18m
Distance
437.9 mi
705 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 10m
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6 AM
9h 18m
8 AM
9h 35m
10 AM
9h 24m
12 PM
9h 23m
3 PM
9h 25m
5 PM
9h 34m
8 PM
9h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mina, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Mina, NY to Islip, NY is 437.9 miles and takes about 9h 18m via Keystone Shortway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $78 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll find yourself on a route that's primarily surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate cruise. It’s a good option if you prefer seeing more of the local landscape and aren't in a rush to get to your destination.
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
219 miles from Mina, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 262.7 mi | 4h 57m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,076 veh/hr typical · worst 3,665
Quietest
1 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mina, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Mina French Creek Road
58 ft
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2 sec
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Mina French Creek Road
2
Turn right onto NY 430
4.0 mi
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6 min
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NY 430
3
Continue on NY 430
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Sherman-Findley Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 430
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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West Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Franklin Street
6
Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Osborne Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi
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22 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
10
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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2 sec
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Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
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4 min
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PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
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22 min
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PA 948
38
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
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16 min
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Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
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14 min
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State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi
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40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
263 mi
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4 hr 57 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
48
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
50
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
52
Take the ramp
472 ft
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12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
53
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
55
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
57
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.
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
59
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
61
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
62
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
65
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
66
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
67
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
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225th Street
Use the right lane.
68
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
69
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.
70
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
71
Merge onto SO
25 mi
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31 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
74
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Bay Shore Road
75
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Howells Road
76
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
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Sunrise Highway
77
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
78
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Roosevelt Street
79
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
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1 min
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3rd Avenue
80
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
81
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Montauk Highway
82
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
83
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 18m estimated drive time, breaking this trip into two days is a sensible approach, with the longest stretch being 262.7 miles. Aim to start early to maximize daylight, especially if you plan on stopping at the recommended two locations. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $78, and plan your stops accordingly, perhaps around the transition point from the Keystone Shortway. Since a significant portion of the drive is on surface roads, be prepared for potentially slower travel and more frequent intersections as you near Islip.
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 219 miles from Mina, NY, or about 4h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 96 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219 miles or 4h 54m 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 219 miles or 4h 54m
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 7h 54m
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 Mina, 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.
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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 Mina, NY
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Mina, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
219 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 Barton, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
219 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Barton, NY after about 219 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219 miles from Mina, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
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Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
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Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
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Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
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Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
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Centre County Rest Area Westbound
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Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
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Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
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TA
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Rest Area
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
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TA
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Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Chautauqua Lake Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 485 decision points cluster between mile 385.4 and 433.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
385.4 mi into trip
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~8h 3m 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
385.7 mi into trip
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~8h 3m 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
8
395.1 mi into trip
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~8h 17m 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
8
408.1 mi into trip
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~8h 36m in
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
9
433.3 mi into trip
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~9h 9m 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
$70.84 one way
$141.68 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
153 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $76.87 | $153.75 |
| premium | $4.85 | $83.58 | $167.16 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $82.68 | $165.37 |
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
$71
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.4 | 1 | $45.98 | $21.02 |
| Efficient EV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.32 | $17.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.2 | 2 | $61.31 | $28.03 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Origin
Mina, NY
Night in Mina on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Smoke
NW 1 to 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Islip, NY
Night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
NW 7 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Barton, NY
219 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.
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
10 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
9h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 392.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 392.6
View on nps.gov
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
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 392.6
View on nps.gov
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 392.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 392.6
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 437.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with highways making up only 24% of the total mileage. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After this significant highway portion, expect a shift to surface roads which will likely involve more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic. The transition from highway cruising to surface road driving will be noticeable as you move through different types of communities.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
83 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 385.4 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 48 significant decision points across 437.9 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 385.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 385.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 395.1 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,103 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
2,585 ft
Total Descent
4,171 ft
Highest Point
2,103 ft
~93.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,091 ft
Notable High Points
2,103 ft at ~93.8 miles
+737 ft prominence
1,328 ft at ~281.5 miles
+521 ft prominence
970 ft at ~344.1 miles
+539 ft prominence
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 Mina, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
New York City
385.4 mi in
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~8h 3m
Leonia
385.7 mi in
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~8h 3m
Teaneck
385.7 mi in
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~8h 3m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
388 mi in
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~8h 7m
Cross Island Parkway South
406.6 mi in
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~8h 34m
Southern State Parkway East
408.1 mi in
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~8h 36m
Eastern Long Island
408.1 mi in
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~8h 36m
About the Cities
Starting in Mina, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Islip, NY
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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?
Solo Traveler
9h 18m 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 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 219 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.
Yes — we found about 36 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 385.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 385.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 395.1 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.3 hours each way, a round trip means 18.6 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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