Trip from Islip, NY to Cherry Creek, NY

Drive Time

9h 2m

Distance

443.7 mi

714 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 54m ★

6 AM

9h 2m

8 AM

9h 19m

10 AM

9h 8m

12 PM

9h 6m

3 PM

9h 9m

5 PM

9h 18m

8 PM

8h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Islip, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Cherry Creek, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Islip, NY to Cherry Creek, NY covers 443.7 miles and takes about 9h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 219 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.23 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

221.9 miles from Islip, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 9h 2m drive with frequent turns across 443.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 72 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 200 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 3.6 miles in near CR 57 / Howells Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 443.7 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 3.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 42 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 57 / Howells Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road, Deer Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Howells Road, Deer Park

31.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

31.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West

50 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Towns Along This Route

Between Islip, NY and Cherry Creek, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.

Cross Island Parkway North

29.4 mi in | ~40m

Hempstead Avenue West

31.1 mi in | ~43m

Grandstand

31.3 mi in | ~43m

Upper Level

47.5 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

50 mi in | ~1h 10m

Hackensack

52.6 mi in | ~1h 14m

Penfield

321.6 mi in | ~6h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	200 mi	3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
US 219	46.5 mi	53m
Southern Tier Expressway	25.5 mi	29m
Southern State Parkway	24.7 mi	31m
Bennetts Valley Highway	10.5 mi	16m
Million Dollar Highway	8.3 mi	12m
State Park Road	7.5 mi	13m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 200 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Cherry Creek, NY.

Start on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Montauk Highway

Continue on NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Rossevelt Street

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · Howells Road

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

163 ft · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Howells Road

Toward Howells Road, Deer Park Use the right lane.

Continue on CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward SO West: New York

Continue on this road

363 ft · 8 sec · this road

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec

Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec

Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Turn right onto PA 255

7.9 mi · 12 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Continue on PA 255

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 255

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Turn straight onto PA 255

8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 120; PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Saint Marys Street

Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255

147 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Street

Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255

382 ft · 8 sec · South Michael Street

Continue on PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Michael Street

Turn left onto PA 255

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maurus Street

Continue on PA 255

4.4 mi · 6 min · Johnsonburg Road

Continue on PA 255

2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

Continue on PA 255

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powers Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

149 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 219

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 219

Keep slight right at fork onto US 219

40 mi · 44 min · US 219

Take the exit onto US 219

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 219

Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17

26 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 16 Toward Randolph, Gowanda

Keep slight right at fork

170 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto NY 241

4.0 mi · 5 min · Conewango Road

Continue on NY 241

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 241

Continue on NY 241

1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road

Continue on NY 241

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Conewango Road

Continue on US 62

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 62

At end of road, turn right onto NY 83

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 83

Continue on NY 83

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Road

Continue on NY 83

0.5 mi · 53 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Center Street

67 ft · 1 sec · Center Street

Arrive at destination

Center Street

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 221.9 miles from Islip, NY, or about 4h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.

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 98 miles or 2h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 221.9 miles or 4h 29m 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 221.9 miles or 4h 29m

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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Creek, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Islip, 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 Islip, NY

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Cherry Creek, NY

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Islip, 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.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 221.9 mi from Islip, NY · 4h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

222 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, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

222 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 222 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 221.9 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Cherry Creek, NY

The final approach into Cherry Creek, 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 Cherry Creek, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cherry Creek, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.23 one way

$144.46 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 155 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$78.28	$156.55
premium	$4.88	$85.30	$170.60
diesel	$5.64	$98.57	$197.15

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$72

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$225–$335

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 155.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	133.1	1	$46.59	$21.30
Efficient EV	110.9	1	$38.82	$17.75
EV Truck/SUV	177.5	2	$62.12	$28.40

Gas CO2

155 kg

EV CO2

52 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Monday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 to 17 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Cherry Creek, NY

Morning in Cherry Creek on Monday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

222 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

16 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

9h 2m 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 Islip, NY to Cherry Creek, NY covers 443.7 miles and takes about 9h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 219. 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 222 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 221.9 miles from Islip, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.23 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.

Between Islip, NY and Cherry Creek, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.

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Trip from Islip, NY to Cherry Creek, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cherry Creek, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Fire Island National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Islip, NY

Cherry Creek, NY

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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