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Trip from Brockport, NY to Islip, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

382 mi

615 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 59m ★
6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m

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

village in New York, United States of America

Brockport, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

This 382-mile drive from Brockport, NY to Islip, NY will take you approximately 8 hours and 7 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, this journey covers 56% highway driving. Given the duration, it's best suited for a 2-day trip to avoid an excessively long day behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $63. You'll make about 2 planned stops along the way. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.

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

191 miles from Brockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a significant portion of this 382-mile route, though 56% of it is on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81. While there are highway segments, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds as you navigate between major roadways. This means the drive will likely feel dynamic, requiring your attention as you transition from faster highway sections to more winding local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 74 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 64.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 382 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 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 46 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
214.9 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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
329.5 mi into trip | ~6h 52m 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
329.8 mi into trip | ~6h 52m 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
377.4 mi into trip | ~7h 58m 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 Brockport, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

64.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Mt Pocono

214.9 mi in | ~4h 36m | via US 6

Milford

215.7 mi in | ~4h 37m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

329.5 mi in | ~6h 52m

Leonia

329.8 mi in | ~6h 52m

Teaneck

329.8 mi in | ~6h 52m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

332 mi in | ~6h 56m

Cross Island Parkway South

350.6 mi in | ~7h 23m

Southern State Parkway East

352.2 mi in | ~7h 25m

Eastern Long Island

352.2 mi in | ~7h 25m

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 Brockport, NY and Islip, NY.

1

Start on Holley Street

28 ft · 3 sec · Holley Street
2

Turn right onto NY 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lake Road
4

Turn left onto NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
5

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
7

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
9

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
12

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
13

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
14

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
15

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
17

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
18

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
19

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
20

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
21

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
22

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
23

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
24

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
25

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
26

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
27

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
29

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

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.
32

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.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

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.
37

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.
38

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
39

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
41

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
43

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
44

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
46

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
48

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
50

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

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.
52

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
53

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
56

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
57

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
58

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
59

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
60

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
62

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
65

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
66

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
67

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
68

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
69

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
70

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
71

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
72

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
73

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
74

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

Trip Plan

For this 8-hour, 382-mile journey, splitting the drive over 2 days is highly recommended. Aim to start early to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your two planned stops. The longest stretch without a major break is nearly 100 miles on I 81, so plan your refueling accordingly. Keep an eye on your navigation system for the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, especially as you move away from the main interstates. This will help you stay on track and avoid unexpected detours.

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 191 miles from Brockport, NY, or about 4h 7m 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 84 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191 miles or 4h 7m 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 191 miles or 4h 7m

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 6h 43m

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 Brockport, 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 Brockport, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Brockport, 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 191 mi from Brockport, NY · 4h 7m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

191 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

191 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191 miles from Brockport, 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 191 miles or 4.1 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.88 one way

$125.76 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $67.99 $135.99
premium $4.92 $74.04 $148.08
diesel $5.61 $84.34 $168.68

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

$63

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114.6 1 $40.11 $18.34
Efficient EV 95.5 1 $33.43 $15.28
EV Truck/SUV 152.8 1 $53.48 $24.45

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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

Brockport, NY

Night in Brockport on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Night in Islip on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

191 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

6 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 7m 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 Brockport, NY to Islip, NY covers 382 miles and takes about 8h 7m 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 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 191 miles from Brockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.88 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 46 significant decision points across 382 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 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brockport, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

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