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Trip from Cheektowaga, NY to Islip, NY

Drive Time

8h 47m

Distance

417.9 mi

672 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 39m ★
6 AM
8h 47m
8 AM
9h 3m
10 AM
8h 53m
12 PM
8h 51m
3 PM
8h 54m
5 PM
9h 2m
8 PM
8h 43m

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

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Downtown Cheektowaga, NY, NY

Cheektowaga, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Islip, NY, NY

Islip, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Cheektowaga, NY to Islip, NY covers 417.9 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 Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.03 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

208.9 miles from Cheektowaga, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 47m highway drive covering 417.9 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 417.9 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 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 39 key points

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

8
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 400 South: East Aurora

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
9
250.8 mi into trip | ~5h 16m 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
365.4 mi into trip | ~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
365.7 mi into trip | ~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
9
413.3 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 Cheektowaga, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Mt Pocono

250.8 mi in | ~5h 16m | via US 6

Milford

251.6 mi in | ~5h 17m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

365.4 mi in | ~7h 32m

Leonia

365.7 mi in | ~7h 32m

Teaneck

365.7 mi in | ~7h 32m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

367.9 mi in | ~7h 36m

Cross Island Parkway South

386.5 mi in | ~8h 3m

Southern State Parkway East

388.1 mi in | ~8h 5m

Eastern Long Island

388.1 mi in | ~8h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Genesee Expressway 32.6 mi 37m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Aurora Expressway 10.7 mi 12m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

49 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right

66 ft · 9 sec
3

Take the ramp

425 ft · 12 sec
4

Turn right onto NY 277

4.2 mi · 8 min · Union Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

264 ft · 6 sec
Toward NY 400
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto NY 400

11 mi · 12 min · Aurora Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
9

Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
11

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
12

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
13

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
14

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
15

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
16

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
17

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
18

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
20

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
21

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
22

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.
23

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.
24

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.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
26

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
27

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

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.
29

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.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
31

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
33

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
35

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
36

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
38

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
40

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

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.
44

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
45

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
48

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
49

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
50

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
51

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
52

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
54

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
57

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
58

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
59

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
60

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
61

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
62

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
63

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
64

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
65

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
66

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 208.9 miles from Cheektowaga, NY, or about 4h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 92 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 208.9 miles or 4h 26m 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 208.9 miles or 4h 26m

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 23m

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 Cheektowaga, 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 Cheektowaga, NY

Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Cheektowaga, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 208.9 mi from Cheektowaga, NY · 4h 26m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

209 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

209 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 209 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 208.9 miles from Cheektowaga, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 209 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 374.6
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 374.6
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 ~26 min detour Free near mile 374.6
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 ~28 min detour Free near mile 374.6
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 417.9
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 374.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.03 one way

$136.06 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 146 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $73.72 $147.45
premium $4.88 $80.34 $160.68
diesel $5.64 $92.84 $185.69

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

$68

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 146.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 125.4 1 $43.88 $20.06
Efficient EV 104.5 1 $36.57 $16.72
EV Truck/SUV 167.2 2 $58.51 $26.75

Gas CO2

146 kg

EV CO2

49 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Cheektowaga, NY

Afternoon in Cheektowaga on Monday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Afternoon in Islip on Monday

Local time

1:48 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

209 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

33 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 Cheektowaga, NY to Islip, NY covers 417.9 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 Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 209 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 208.9 miles from Cheektowaga, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.03 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 39 significant decision points across 417.9 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 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 365.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cheektowaga, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

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