Origin
Herkimer, NY
Night in Herkimer on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Herkimer, NY to Islip, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
263.2 mi
424 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herkimer, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Islip, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 263.2-mile journey from Herkimer, NY to Islip, NY is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway and the Southern State Parkway, with a brief stint on NJ 17. With a fuel cost estimated around $43, this drive is quite manageable. The route offers a blend of highway and local roads, making it a flexible option for a day trip. You'll remain within the Northeast region for the entire drive, passing through various New York landscapes.
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
131.6 miles from Herkimer, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this 263.2-mile trip, with only 24% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 188.8 miles, primarily on the New York State Thruway. This suggests a significant portion of your drive will involve more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds on local roads, interspersed with periods of higher-speed travel. The character of the drive will likely shift, moving from open highway to more built-up or residential areas as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 188.8 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 71.9 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 263.2 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 71.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
190 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
191.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
220.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
|
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
9
258.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 15m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Herkimer, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
Boston
71.9 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
205.5 mi in
|
~4h 1m
Fort Lee
205.5 mi in
|
~4h 1m
New York
205.5 mi in
|
~4h 1m
Cross Island Parkway South
231.9 mi in
|
~4h 39m
Southern State Parkway East
233.4 mi in
|
~4h 42m
Eastern Long Island
233.4 mi in
|
~4h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 188.8 mi | 3h 37m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 188.8 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herkimer, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on West Albany Street
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Albany Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 28
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West State Street
4
Turn left onto South Bellinger Street
515 ft
·
24 sec
·
South Bellinger Street
5
Turn right onto Mohawk Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 90 East
8
Merge onto I 90
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
15
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
20
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
25
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
30
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
32
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Merge onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
38
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
39
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
40
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
42
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
43
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
44
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
45
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
46
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 24-minute duration, starting your drive from Herkimer early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you enter more populated areas. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $43, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye out for transitions between the New York State Thruway and the Southern State Parkway, as these can sometimes be busy. Planning your single stop around the halfway point or just after the longest stretch on the Thruway can help break up the drive effectively.
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 131.6 miles from Herkimer, NY, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.8 miles.
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 58 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.6 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
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 Herkimer, 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 Herkimer, NY
This is one driving day of about 263.2 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Herkimer, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 188.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.6 mi from Herkimer, NY · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.6 miles from Herkimer, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.8 miles.
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.
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
$43.32 one way
$86.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.01 | $102.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.11 | $116.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $31.99
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(188.8 mi)
$9.44
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
$43
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79 | 0 | $27.64 | $12.63 |
| Efficient EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.03 | $10.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.3 | 1 | $36.85 | $16.84 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
132 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 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 Herkimer, NY to Islip, NY covers 263.2 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Southern State Parkway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.6 miles from Herkimer, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.32 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 demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 263.2 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 71.9 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Herkimer, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Islip, NY
More from Herkimer, NY
More trips to Islip, NY
Explore more options from Herkimer, NY or browse trips ending in Islip, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
Explore maps for Herkimer, NY or Islip, NY on MapSof.net.