Origin
Gaines, NY
Late night in Gaines on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaines, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 29m
Distance
399.8 mi
643 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 22m
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6 AM
8h 30m
8 AM
8h 45m
10 AM
8h 35m
12 PM
8h 34m
3 PM
8h 36m
5 PM
8h 44m
8 PM
8h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaines, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gaines, NY to Islip, NY covers 399.8 miles and takes about 8h 29m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Oak Orchard Road, North Main Street, East Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.81 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
199.9 miles from Gaines, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Gaines, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Islip, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.
Top landmarks
- • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
- • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
- • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 29m 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 8h 29m drive with frequent turns across 399.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 88 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Orchard 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 8h 29m, 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 Gaines, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Orchard Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| East Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 31 | — | — |
| Fancher Road | — | — |
| Holley Road | — | — |
| West Albion Street | — | — |
| Wright Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oak Orchard Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaines, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Gaines Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Gaines Road
2
Turn straight onto Oak Orchard Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
4
Turn left onto East Avenue
1.4 mi
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1 min
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East Avenue
5
Continue on State Route 31
3.8 mi
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4 min
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State Route 31
6
Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Fancher Road
7
Turn straight onto State Route 31
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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State Route 31
8
Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Holley Road
9
Continue on West Albion Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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West Albion Street
10
Continue on Wright Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Wright Street
11
Continue on Public Square
410 ft
·
5 sec
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Public Square
12
Continue on Mechanic Street
381 ft
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5 sec
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Mechanic Street
13
Continue on State Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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State Street
14
Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Brockport-Holley Road
15
Continue on West Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Avenue
16
Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Redman Road
17
Turn left onto Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Fourth Section Road
18
Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
19
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
8 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
0.5 mi
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1 min
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I 490 East: Rochester
21
Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
20 mi
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26 min
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Western Expressway
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
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42 sec
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I 90 East: Albany
23
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
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34 min
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New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
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59 sec
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NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
25
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
26
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
27
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
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2 min
·
Auburn Road
29
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
30
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
31
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Dill Street
32
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
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Loop Road
33
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
34
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
35
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
36
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
37
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
38
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
39
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
40
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
41
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
42
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 81 South: Binghamton
43
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
44
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
45
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
46
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
47
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
48
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
49
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
50
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
51
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
52
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
53
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Leonia
54
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
55
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
56
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
57
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
58
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
59
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
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George Washington Bridge Upper Level
60
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
61
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
62
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
63
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
64
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
65
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
66
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
67
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
68
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
69
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
70
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
71
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
72
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
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225th Street
73
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
74
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
75
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
76
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
77
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Southern State Parkway
78
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
79
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
80
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
81
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
82
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
83
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Roosevelt Street
84
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
85
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
86
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
87
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
88
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.
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 199.9 miles from Gaines, NY, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
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 88 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.9 miles or 4h 14m 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 199.9 miles or 4h 14m
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 13m
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 Gaines, 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 Gaines, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 200 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Gaines, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.9 mi from Gaines, NY · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
200 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
200 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 200 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.9 miles from Gaines, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 200 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.81 one way
$131.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $71.16 | $142.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $77.49 | $154.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.27 | $176.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$66
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.98 | $19.19 |
| Efficient EV | 100 | 1 | $34.98 | $15.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.9 | 1 | $55.97 | $25.59 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
200 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
2 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 29m 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 Gaines, NY to Islip, NY covers 399.8 miles and takes about 8h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Orchard Road, North Main Street, East Avenue. 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 200 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 199.9 miles from Gaines, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.81 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 29m, 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 Gaines, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaines, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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