Origin
Celoron, NY
Afternoon in Celoron on Monday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celoron, NY to Islip, NY
Drive Time
8h 47m
Distance
414.1 mi
666 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 40m
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6 AM
8h 47m
8 AM
9h 3m
10 AM
8h 53m
12 PM
8h 51m
3 PM
8h 54m
5 PM
9h 3m
8 PM
8h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Celoron, NY to Islip, NY covers 414.1 miles and takes about 8h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Southern State Parkway, PA 948 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
207 miles from Celoron, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 47m drive with frequent turns across 414.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 73 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.7 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 361.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 414.1 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 361.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 371.3 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 42 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
361.6 mi into trip
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~7h 32m 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
361.9 mi into trip
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~7h 32m 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
8
371.3 mi into trip
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~7h 46m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
384.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 5m in
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
9
409.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 38m 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 Along This Route
Between Celoron, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
New York City
361.6 mi in
|
~7h 32m
Leonia
361.9 mi in
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~7h 32m
Teaneck
361.9 mi in
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~7h 32m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
364.1 mi in
|
~7h 36m
Cross Island Parkway South
382.8 mi in
|
~8h 3m
Southern State Parkway East
384.3 mi in
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~8h 5m
Eastern Long Island
384.3 mi in
|
~8h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 262.7 mi | 4h 57m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celoron, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on West Lake Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
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West Lake Street
2
Turn right onto Dunham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Dunham Avenue
3
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Livingston Avenue
4
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
236 ft
·
7 sec
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Fairview Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 394
278 ft
·
8 sec
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West 6th Street
6
Turn right onto Whitley Avenue
221 ft
·
5 sec
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Whitley Avenue
7
Continue on Steele Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Steele Street
8
Continue on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Harrison Street
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto NY 60
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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Foote Avenue
11
Turn right onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
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Kiantone Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
12 mi
·
13 min
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US 62
13
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Hickory Street
15
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
16
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
21
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
23
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
24
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Street
25
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
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PA 948
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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PA 66
27
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
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PA 948
28
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
30
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Penfield Road
31
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
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Hoovertown Road
32
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
33
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
34
Merge onto I 80
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
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.
36
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.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
40
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
42
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
47
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
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.
51
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
52
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
55
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
56
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
57
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
58
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
59
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
61
Merge onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
64
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
65
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
66
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
67
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
68
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
69
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
70
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
71
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
72
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
73
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
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 207 miles from Celoron, NY, or about 4h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 91 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207 miles or 4h 37m 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 207 miles or 4h 37m
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 24m
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 Celoron, 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.
+
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 Celoron, NY
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 207 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Celoron, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 207 mi from Celoron, NY · 4h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
207 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
207 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 207 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 207 miles from Celoron, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 207 miles or 4.4 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.41 one way
$134.83 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
145 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $73.05 | $146.11 |
| premium | $4.88 | $79.61 | $159.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.00 | $184.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.48 | $19.88 |
| Efficient EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.23 | $16.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165.6 | 2 | $57.97 | $26.50 |
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Destination
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Monday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 to 17 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
207 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
35 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 47m 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 Celoron, NY to Islip, NY covers 414.1 miles and takes about 8h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Southern State Parkway, PA 948. 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 207 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 207 miles from Celoron, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.41 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 42 significant decision points across 414.1 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 361.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 371.3 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Celoron, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
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