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Trip from South Lockport, 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

8h 58m

Distance

428.3 mi

689 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$71

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
8h 50m ★
6 AM
8h 59m
8 AM
9h 15m
10 AM
9h 4m
12 PM
9h 3m
3 PM
9h 5m
5 PM
9h 14m
8 PM
8h 54m

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

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Downtown South Lockport, NY, NY

South Lockport, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 428.3-mile journey from South Lockport, NY, to Islip, NY, is estimated to take around 8 hours and 58 minutes of driving time. It's a trip that's best split over two days, with an estimated fuel cost of $70. The route primarily follows I-90 East for a significant portion, but it's characterized by many turns, indicating a significant amount of local driving. While both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, this drive offers a practical way to traverse New York State. With two planned stops, it allows for a more relaxed pace to cover the distance.

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

214.2 miles from South Lockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 96.3 mi 1h 51m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
South Transit Road 14 mi 18m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

49 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NY 78

14 mi · 18 min · South Transit Road
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 Use the right lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 90

96 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
9

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
10

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
11

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
12

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
14

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
15

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
16

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
17

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
18

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
19

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
20

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
21

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
23

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
24

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
26

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

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.
28

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.
29

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.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
31

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
32

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

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.
34

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.
35

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
36

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
38

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
40

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
41

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
43

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
45

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
47

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

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.
49

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
50

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
53

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
54

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
55

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
56

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
57

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
59

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
62

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
63

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
64

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
65

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
66

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
67

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
68

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
69

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
70

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
71

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

Given the nearly 9-hour duration and the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive, planning for two days is highly recommended. Aim to start early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since you'll be on local roads. With two stops suggested, you can break up the driving into manageable segments, perhaps covering about half the distance on day one. Keep your fuel tank topped up, as the frequent turns on local roads can consume fuel differently than steady highway driving. For this route, a good tip is to confirm your GPS settings before you depart to ensure it prioritizes the most direct or preferred route, given the many turning opportunities.

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 214.2 miles from South Lockport, NY, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 94 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 214.2 miles or 4h 31m 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 214.2 miles or 4h 31m

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 34m

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 South Lockport, 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 South Lockport, NY

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from South Lockport, 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 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

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

214 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 Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

214 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 214 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Newark, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.2 miles from South Lockport, 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.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 397.7

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 397.7

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 367.1

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 367.1

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 397.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 367.1

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 367.1

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 397.7

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 305.9

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 367.1

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.6

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 91.8

Shortsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.6

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.8

Clifton Springs, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 336.5

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 30.6

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Erie Canal Discovery Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lockport, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17164390431

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 367.1

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 122.4

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.4

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 45

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 423.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
111 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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
261.3 mi into trip | ~5h 27m 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...
9
376.1 mi into trip | ~7h 43m 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
423.7 mi into trip | ~8h 49m 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

$70.50 one way

$141.00 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $76.23 $152.47
premium $4.92 $83.01 $166.03
diesel $5.61 $94.56 $189.13

Estimated Tolls: $27.36

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (96.3 mi) $4.81

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

$27

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$228–$338

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 128.5 1 $44.97 $20.56
Efficient EV 107.1 1 $37.48 $17.13
EV Truck/SUV 171.3 2 $59.96 $27.41

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 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

South Lockport, NY

Night in South Lockport on Saturday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Night in Islip on Saturday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

214 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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 58m 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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 384
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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 384
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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 132.9
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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 118.2
View on nps.gov
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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 384
View on nps.gov
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 384
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this route, with a 0% highway share suggesting it's not an interstate-focused trip. This means you'll likely be navigating numerous local roads and intersections, so keep an eye on your GPS. The absence of a 'longest_stretch' data point further reinforces the idea that this drive is broken up by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted segments of highway. The profile indicates a dynamic driving experience, requiring constant attention to navigation and road conditions.

Only 43% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
71 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 14.4 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 45 significant decision points across 428.3 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles (US 6): 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 South Lockport, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

111 mi in | ~2h 10m

Mt Pocono

261.3 mi in | ~5h 27m | via US 6

Milford

262.1 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

375.8 mi in | ~7h 43m

Leonia

376.1 mi in | ~7h 43m

Teaneck

376.1 mi in | ~7h 43m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

378.4 mi in | ~7h 47m

Cross Island Parkway South

397 mi in | ~8h 14m

Southern State Parkway East

398.5 mi in | ~8h 16m

Eastern Long Island

398.5 mi in | ~8h 16m

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?

Solo Traveler

8h 58m 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.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.

Expect about $27.36 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles (US 6): 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 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.0 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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