Trip from Walton, 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

4h 7m

Distance

182.5 mi

294 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 14m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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

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Walton, NY

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Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Walton, NY, and heading to Islip, NY, you'll cover 182.5 miles in approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $31. The route predominantly uses local roads, offering a more intimate travel experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a day, making it a convenient option for a quick transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

91.3 miles from Walton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	70.1 mi	1h 23m
Southern State Parkway	24.7 mi	31m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
State Highway 206	13.7 mi	24m
New York State Thruway	13.7 mi	15m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

147 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn left onto CR 21

485 ft · 18 sec · Townsend Street

Turn left onto NY 10; NY 206

242 ft · 8 sec · Delaware Street

Turn right onto NY 206

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 206

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockton Avenue

Continue on NY 206

9.0 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

Continue on NY 206; CR 91

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

Continue on NY 206; CR 179

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Route 17

Turn right onto CR 124

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the left lane.

Merge onto NY 17

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min · NY 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road

Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 7-minute drive covering 182.5 miles, leaving early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays in populated areas. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route and 0% highway share, plan for your single stop to be a place where you can easily refuel and perhaps grab a quick bite without significant detours. The estimated fuel cost is $31, so ensure your tank is adequately full before you depart Walton, NY. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the frequent turns will require consistent attention.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 91.3 miles from Walton, NY, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 40 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.3 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Walton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Walton, NY

This is one driving day of about 182.5 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Walton, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

91 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY

74.7 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Liberty, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Walton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.

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 · final third

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 53min to go 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

College Point, New York

3 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 1h 11m to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 177.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

24.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NY 17 East: New York City

94 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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

109.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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

110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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

177.9 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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

$30.04 one way

$60.08 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$32.48	$64.97
premium	$4.92	$35.37	$70.74
diesel	$5.61	$40.29	$80.59

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

$30

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.8	$19.16	$8.76
Efficient EV	45.6	$15.97	$7.30
EV Truck/SUV	73	$25.55	$11.68

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 17, 2026

Origin

Walton, NY

Late night in Walton on Tuesday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 7:58PM EDT until April 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:56PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Tuesday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

91 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

13 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

4h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a highway share of 0%. You won't encounter any significant interstate stretches, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along local roadways for the entire 182.5 miles. The primary roads you'll follow include Townsend Street, Delaware Street, and Bridge Street, indicating a path that winds through communities rather than bypassing them. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, driving experience.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 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 32 significant decision points across 182.5 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 24.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.3 miles (NY 17): 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 Walton, 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

94 mi in | ~2h 7m

New York City

94 mi in | ~2h 7m

Gsp South: Paterson

124.8 mi in | ~2h 45m

Fort Lee

124.8 mi in | ~2h 45m

New York

124.8 mi in | ~2h 45m

Cross Island Parkway South

151.2 mi in | ~3h 23m

Southern State Parkway East

152.7 mi in | ~3h 26m

Eastern Long Island

152.7 mi in | ~3h 26m

About the Cities

Starting in Walton, 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 4h 7m. Total distance: 182.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. 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.

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

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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Islip, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Walton, NY to Islip, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Hainan

Lily and Liam

Hainan

Crabtree's Restaurant

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

Sayola Restaurant

Lima 33 Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

Honey Day Cafe

Lily and Liam

Marimba Cafe

Wonderland Play and Party

Duaa’s Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

SWTCH Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Xtreme Energy

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

Escape Room NJ

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Overpeck County Park

Painting Pottery Cafe

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Overpeck Park Playground

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Walton, NY

Islip, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 7m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Walton, NY

Arriving in Islip, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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