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Trip from Pine Bush, NY to Islip, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

119.3 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

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

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hamlet located in the Towns of Crawford and Shawangunk, New York, within Orange and Ulster counties in the U.S.

Pine Bush, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 119.3-mile drive from Pine Bush, NY to Islip, NY is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 40 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more deliberate journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19. Given the shorter duration and local road focus, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, traversing familiar New York landscapes.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Pine Bush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
NY 17 21.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
State Highway 302 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

18 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left

63 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto NY 52

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto NY 302

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Maple Avenue
5

Continue on NY 302

352 ft · 5 sec · Maple Street
6

Continue on NY 302

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 302
7

Continue on NY 302

2.7 mi · 4 min · Pine Bush Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City
9

Merge onto NY 17

21 mi · 23 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
23

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

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.
27

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
28

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
31

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
33

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
34

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
35

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
37

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
40

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
41

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
42

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
43

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
44

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
45

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
46

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
47

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
48

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
49

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 40 minute duration and 119.3-mile length, starting your drive from Pine Bush in the morning will allow you to reach Islip with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and no highway segments, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $19, so a full tank before departing Pine Bush should suffice. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means you'll be making frequent adjustments, so staying focused on navigation through the local streets like Main Street and Maple Avenue is key.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Pine Bush, NY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 26 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

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 Pine Bush, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pine Bush, NY

This is one driving day of about 119.3 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pine Bush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

60 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Pine Bush, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 9m in / 1h 31m to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

0.7 mi

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ramsey, New Jersey

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 31m in / 1h 9m to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12016493600

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 114.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
30.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
46.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | 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
47.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | 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
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | 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
114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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

$19.64 one way

$39.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $21.23 $42.47
premium $4.92 $23.12 $46.25
diesel $5.61 $26.34 $52.68

Estimated Tolls: $23.23

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$20

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.53 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.44 $4.77
EV Truck/SUV 47.7 0 $16.70 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Pine Bush, NY

Late night in Pine Bush on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 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.

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

2h 40m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 119.3-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter long stretches of high-speed cruising here; instead, the route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, primarily utilizing Main Street, Maple Avenue, and Maple Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be actively steering and navigating through communities for most of the drive. This style of driving offers a more intimate experience with the local environment.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 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 29 significant decision points across 119.3 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 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 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.

Between Pine Bush, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Nyst: Albany

30.8 mi in | ~39m

New York City

30.8 mi in | ~39m

Gsp South: Paterson

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Fort Lee

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

New York

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Cross Island Parkway South

88 mi in | ~1h 56m

Southern State Parkway East

89.5 mi in | ~1h 58m

Eastern Long Island

89.5 mi in | ~1h 58m

About the Cities

Starting in Pine Bush, NY

Full guide →

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 2h 40m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.23 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.

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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Islip, NY before heading back.

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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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