Origin
Inwood, NY
Afternoon in Inwood on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 183rd Street, Wadsworth Avenue, West 181st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 49.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 183rd Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 183rd Street | — | — |
| Wadsworth Avenue | — | — |
| West 181st Street | — | — |
| Washington Bridge | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | — | — |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 183rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto West 183rd Street
312 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 183rd Street
3
Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
489 ft
·
23 sec
·
Wadsworth Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 181st Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 181st Street
5
Continue on Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
10
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
11
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
12
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
14
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
15
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
16
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
17
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
18
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
19
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
22
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
23
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
24
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
26
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
27
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
30
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Inwood, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Inwood, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Islip on Thursday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 183rd Street, Wadsworth Avenue, West 181st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Inwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Inwood, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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