Chuck E. Cheese
Near the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
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Drive Time
8h 15m
Distance
396.8 mi
639 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
82 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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The drive from Hermon, NY to Islip, NY covers 396.8 miles and takes about 8h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Southern State Parkway, State Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.32 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
198.4 miles from Hermon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| US 11 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hermon, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Turn left onto US 11
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
Turn right onto NY 812
Continue on NY 812
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Turn left onto NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Turn left onto East State Street
Continue on Ross Road
Turn left onto NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 49
Continue on I 790; NY 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Turn straight onto CR 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
Continue on CR 57
Continue on CR 57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27A
Arrive at destination
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.
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 87 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.4 miles or 4h 8m 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 198.4 miles or 4h 8m
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 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hermon, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Hermon, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Islip, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
198 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 Poughkeepsie, NYNight 1
198 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 198.4 miles from Hermon, 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 201.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Paramus, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar
Schenectady, New York
Bellevue Cafe
Schenectady, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Near the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15182806277
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+15183937720
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15183555323
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018800669
Near the end, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fultonville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rotterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Schenectady, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Little Falls, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
River Edge, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–11 pm
+16093887728
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+12014401329
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12019680808
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Teaneck, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018362403
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 205.4 and 392.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$65.32 one way
$130.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.63 | $141.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.91 | $153.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.61 | $175.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.64
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
$65
Tolls
$33
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
82 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Altamont, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fultonville, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Utica, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Rotterdam, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119 | 1 | $41.66 | $19.05 |
| Efficient EV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.72 | $15.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.7 | 1 | $55.55 | $25.40 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Islip on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a 8h 15m drive with frequent turns across 396.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 205.4 miles in near New York State Thruway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 396.8 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 205.4 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hermon, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.
Genesee Street South
Boston
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Solo Traveler
8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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