Origin
Covington, NY
Late night in Covington on Friday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
377.8 mi
608 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 15m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, NY to Islip, NY covers 377.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perry Road, Big Tree Road, Highway 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
188.9 miles from Covington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 377.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 26m drive with frequent turns across 377.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Perry Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covington, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Road | — | — |
| Big Tree Road | — | — |
| Highway 63 | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| Geneseo-Mount Morris Road | — | — |
| Mount Morris-Geneseo Road | — | — |
| Genesee Expressway | — | — |
| Southern Tier Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Perry Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Court Road
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
Court Road
2
Turn right onto Perry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Perry Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Big Tree Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tree Road
4
Continue on State Highway 63
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 63
5
Continue on Genesee Street
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Genesee Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Genesee Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
8
Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
9
Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
10
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
12
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
15
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
21
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
22
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
23
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
24
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
25
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
26
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
27
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
28
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
29
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
30
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
31
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
32
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
33
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
34
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
35
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
36
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
37
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
38
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
40
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
41
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
42
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
43
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
44
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
45
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
46
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
47
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
48
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
49
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
50
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
51
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
52
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
53
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
54
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
55
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
56
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
57
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.9 miles from Covington, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
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 83 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.9 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
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 Covington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Covington, NY
This is one driving day of about 377.8 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Covington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.9 mi from Covington, NY · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.9 miles from Covington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.19 one way
$124.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.25 | $134.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.22 | $146.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.41 | $166.83 |
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
$62
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.3 | 1 | $39.67 | $18.13 |
| Efficient EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.06 | $15.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.1 | 1 | $52.89 | $24.18 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Late night in Islip on Friday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
189 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
1 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
6h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Covington, NY to Islip, NY covers 377.8 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Perry Road, Big Tree Road, Highway 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.9 miles from Covington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.19 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Covington, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Covington, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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