Origin
Hartwick, NY
Night in Hartwick on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartwick, NY to Islip, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
228.3 mi
367 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartwick, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hartwick to Islip covers 228.3 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward trek, it functions perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel to complete the transit. While the drive is manageable in a single push, keep in mind that the route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. This helps you decide if you are looking for a direct commute or a more engaged, hands-on driving experience.
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
114.2 miles from Hartwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert from start to finish. You will navigate using Highway 205, Highway 23, and Highway 48A, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major interstates entirely, the road's personality is defined by constant maneuvering rather than long, monotonous stretches of straight pavement. The feel behind the wheel is technical and requires your full attention as you transition between these regional connectors. This is not a route for cruise control; it is a winding journey that demands active steering throughout the entire 228.3-mile distance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 205 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartwick, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 205 | — | — |
| Highway 23 | — | — |
| Highway 48A | — | — |
| Highway 48 | — | — |
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| Franklin-Walton Road | — | — |
| West Brook Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 205
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartwick, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on State Highway 205
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 205
2
Continue on State Highway 23
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 23
3
Continue on County Highway 48A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Highway 48A
4
Continue on County Highway 48
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 48
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 28
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
6
Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi
·
10 min
7
Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
8
Continue on West Brook Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
9
Continue on Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
10
Turn right onto Townsend Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delaware Street
12
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
14
Continue on State Highway 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
15
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
17
Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
18
Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
19
Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
20
Continue on Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Route 17
21
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
22
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 17 East: New York City
23
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
26
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
28
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
29
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
30
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
31
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
32
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
33
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
34
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
35
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
36
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
37
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
38
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
39
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
40
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
41
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
42
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
43
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
44
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
45
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
46
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
47
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
48
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
49
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
50
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
51
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
52
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
53
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
54
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
55
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
56
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
57
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
58
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
59
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
60
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
61
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
62
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
63
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to break up the technical driving and stretch your legs before hitting the final stretch. Planning your departure early in the day is wise, as the local road nature of the route can make travel times fluctuate depending on traffic density. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $37 estimate assumes steady driving, and frequent turns may impact your vehicle's efficiency. Because this trip is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected congestion on Highway 205 or Highway 23. Always verify your navigation before leaving Hartwick, as staying alert for the specific turns on Highway 48A will be key to a smooth arrival in Islip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.2 miles from Hartwick, NY, or about 2h 12m 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hartwick, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 228.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hartwick, 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 114.2 mi from Hartwick, NY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.2 miles from Hartwick, 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
$37.58 one way
$75.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.64 | $81.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.41 | $100.81 |
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
$38
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.97 | $10.96 |
| Efficient EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.98 | $9.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.96 | $14.61 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Islip on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
114 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
7 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartwick, NY to Islip, NY covers 228.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 205, Highway 23, Highway 48A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.2 miles from Hartwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartwick, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartwick, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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