This 396.7-mile journey from Albion, NY to Islip, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, this trip is best split over two days, given its duration. With an estimated fuel cost of $65 and requiring two stops, it offers a manageable pace for a multi-day excursion within the Northeast region. This route provides a balanced driving experience, making it a solid choice for those looking for a straightforward trip across New York.
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
198.4 miles from Albion, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's about 55% highway, offering a mix of faster travel and more winding local segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, providing a significant period of consistent driving. The route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll navigate through various towns and potentially encounter more frequent turns as you move between major roadways. This dynamic suggests a varied experience, shifting from open highway to more involved local road navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 86 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 79.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 47 significant decision points across 396.7 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 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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79.4 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
229.7 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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...
8
344.3 mi into trip|~7h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
344.6 mi into trip|~7h 10m 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
392.1 mi into trip|~8h 16m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albion, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
79.4 mi in|~1h 37m
Mt Pocono
229.7 mi in|~4h 54m|via US 6
Milford
230.5 mi in|~4h 55m|via I 84; I 380
New York City
344.3 mi in|~7h 9m
Leonia
344.6 mi in|~7h 10m
Teaneck
344.6 mi in|~7h 10m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
346.8 mi in|~7h 14m
Cross Island Parkway South
365.4 mi in|~7h 41m
Southern State Parkway East
366.9 mi in|~7h 43m
Eastern Long Island
366.9 mi in|~7h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
New York State Thruway
30 mi
34m
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi
31m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Western Expressway
20.1 mi
26m
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 Albion, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on NY 98
0.4 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 31
1.4 mi·1 min·East Avenue
3
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
4
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
5
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
6
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
7
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
8
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·Wright Street
9
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·5 sec·Public Square
10
Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
11
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
12
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
13
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
15
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
16
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
17
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
19
Merge onto I 490
20 mi·26 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
21
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
24
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
25
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
27
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
29
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
30
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
31
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
32
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
33
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
34
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
35
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
36
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
37
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
38
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
39
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
41
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
46
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
47
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
51
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
53
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
55
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
56
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
58
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
60
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
62
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
64
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
65
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
68
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
69
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
70
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
71
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
72
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
74
Merge onto SO
25 mi·31 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi·16 sec·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 41SToward Bay Shore Road South, Bay ShoreUse the slight right lane.
77
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Shore Road
78
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi·43 sec·Howells Road
79
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft·6 sec·Sunrise Highway
80
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi·1 min·Howells Road
Toward Howells Road SouthUse the right lane.
81
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi·24 sec·Roosevelt Street
82
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
83
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
84
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi·17 sec·Montauk Highway
85
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
86
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-day drive, consider departing early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 396.7 miles. With a total duration of over 8 hours, splitting the trip is highly recommended. Plan your overnight stop roughly halfway, perhaps after covering around 4-5 hours of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81, and utilize the two recommended stops for breaks and refueling. Being mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile will help you anticipate needing a bit more time for navigation as you get closer to your destination.
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 198.4 miles from Albion, NY, or about 4h 16m 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 87 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.4 miles or 4h 16m 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 198.4 miles or 4h 16m
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 1m
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 Albion, 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 Albion, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Albion, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 198.4 mi from Albion, NY
· 4h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 198.4 miles from Albion, 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 198 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Islip, NY
The final approach into Islip, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Islip, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Islip, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 342
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 342
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.30 one way
$130.60 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$70.61
$141.22
premium
$4.92
$76.89
$153.78
diesel
$5.61
$87.59
$175.17
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)$1.50
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
$65
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119
1
$41.65
$19.04
Efficient EV
99.2
1
$34.71
$15.87
EV Truck/SUV
158.7
1
$55.54
$25.39
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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 16, 2026
Origin
Albion, NY
Morning
in Albion on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Islip, NY
Morning
in Islip on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
198 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
36 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
8h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albion, NY to Islip, NY covers 396.7 miles and takes about 8h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 198.4 miles from Albion, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 396.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Albion, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
