Origin
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Wednesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Hilton, NY
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Drive Time
8h 10m
Distance
381 mi
613 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 2m
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6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 16m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 17m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
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Hilton, NY
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Islip, NY, to Hilton, NY, covers 381 miles and is estimated to take around 8 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. This trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the drive. You'll be navigating primarily on I-81 and the New York State Thruway, with a significant portion also on Christopher Columbus Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $63, this drive through New York is a manageable undertaking. It's not a route for a single-day sprint, so plan for an overnight stop to break up the 381 miles.
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
190.5 miles from Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This 381-mile drive offers a blend of highway cruising and more involved local travel, with about 50% of the route on major highways. Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter more frequent transitions and potentially varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 97.3 miles on I-81, offering a good period of consistent driving. As you progress, the character of the road will shift, moving from more open highway sections to more complex local roads as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 82 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.3 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 52 significant decision points across 381 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 52 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
8
31.1 mi into trip
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~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
8
31.2 mi into trip
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~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
8
50 mi into trip
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~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
8
50.3 mi into trip
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~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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Hilton, 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
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~40m
Hempstead Avenue West
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Grandstand
31.3 mi in
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~43m
Upper Level
47.5 mi in
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~1h 6m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
50 mi in
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~1h 10m
Hackensack
52.6 mi in
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~1h 14m
Albany
225.4 mi in
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~4h 41m
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via I 81
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Hilton, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
2
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Montauk Highway
3
Continue on NY 27A
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
4
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
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1 min
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3rd Avenue
5
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Rossevelt Street
6
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Howells Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
163 ft
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3 sec
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Sunrise Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Howells Road
Toward Howells Road, Deer Park
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on CR 57
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Bay Shore Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward SO West: New York
11
Continue on this road
363 ft
·
8 sec
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this road
12
Merge onto SO
25 mi
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31 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
15
Take the exit
317 ft
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9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
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12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
18
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
20
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
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4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
21
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
23
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
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212th Street
24
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
26
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
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8 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
29
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
30
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
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2 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 80
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
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15 min
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Keystone Shortway
40
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
41
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
42
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
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43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
45
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
46
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
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5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
47
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Locust Avenue
48
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Albany Street
49
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
50
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
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15 min
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Clinton Street
51
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
52
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
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7 min
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State Route 41
53
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
54
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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East Lake Street
55
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
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13 min
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East Genesee Street
56
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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North Fulton Street
57
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Arterial West
58
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Chase Street
Use the left lane.
59
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
60
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
61
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
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NY 318
Use the right lane.
62
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Route 414
Use the right lane.
63
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
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Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
64
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Use the left lane.
65
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
66
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
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New York State Thruway
67
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
68
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
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Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
69
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
70
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
71
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
72
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
73
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
74
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
75
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
76
Continue on NY 104
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ridge Road
77
Turn right onto NY 261
2.9 mi
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5 min
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Manitou Road
78
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Parma Center Road
79
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Hilton-Parma Corners Road
80
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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South Avenue
81
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
82
Arrive at destination
NY 18
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this 381-mile trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for two planned stops to rest and refuel. The longest stretch of continuous driving is just under 100 miles on I-81, so plan your first stop after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to more local roads where stations might be less frequent. The $63 fuel cost is an estimate, so budget accordingly and be aware of potential price variations.
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 190.5 miles from Islip, NY, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 84 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.5 miles or 3h 59m 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 190.5 miles or 3h 59m
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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Islip, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hilton, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 I 81 for about 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.5 mi from Islip, NY · 3h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.5 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hilton, NY
The final approach into Hilton, 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 Hilton, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hilton, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.72 one way
$125.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.82 | $135.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.85 | $147.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.12 | $168.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.35
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)
$1.52
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
$63
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.00 | $18.29 |
| Efficient EV | 95.3 | 1 | $33.34 | $15.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.4 | 1 | $53.34 | $24.38 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Hilton, NY
Late night in Hilton on Wednesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
191 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
1 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
8h 10m 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 Hilton, NY covers 381 miles and takes about 8h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. 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 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.5 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 $62.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 52 significant decision points across 381 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 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.
Between Islip, NY and Hilton, 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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