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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomona, NY
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Islip, NY
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Pomona, NY to Islip, NY is 75 miles and takes about 1h 45m via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New York state, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained parkways, making it a relatively easy drive for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip extension.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Pomona, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Howells Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on CR 86
Turn left onto NY 45
Take the ramp
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Turn straight onto CR 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Continue on CR 57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27A
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short, 1h 45m drive covering 75 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially around the Cross Bronx Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry much about frequent stops for gas. Plan for one brief stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway mark, though the drive is short enough to complete without one. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, particularly if your drive coincides with typical rush hours.
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 37.5 miles or 52m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pomona, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pomona, NY
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 37.5 miles from Pomona, 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · around the midpoint
Hollis, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Hainan
Flushing, New York
An Beal Bocht Cafe
Bronx, New York
Best coffee break · early in the drive
New York, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
+19172614093
Bites Cafe
Spring Valley, New York
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
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cresskill, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12016278005
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the start, short detour
Spring Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Garnerville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Plainview, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Stony Point, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, NY
+18668167584
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, NY
+18887518560
Around the midpoint, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12127951388
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm
+12014611776
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+17185493200
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 71.5 — 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 I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.35 one way
$24.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$12
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Pomona on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
42°F
Hillside, NY
38 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
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 heavily focused on highways, with 86% of the journey taking place on these faster roads. Expect a consistent driving experience for much of the trip, particularly the longest stretch of 24.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway. The route utilizes major parkways like the Southern State Parkway and Palisades Interstate Parkway, interspersed with segments of the Cross Bronx Expressway, indicating a predominantly high-speed, limited-access feel. You'll find this profile suits those who prefer to cover distance efficiently on well-trafficked routes.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Palisades Interstate Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in near I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75 miles you will encounter 17 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 32.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): 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 Pomona, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Bay Shore Road South and Bay Shore.
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Bay Shore Road South
Bay Shore
Founded 1967
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 45m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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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