Trip from Islip, NY to Malone, NY

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

378.4 mi

609 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 5m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 11m

12 PM

8h 9m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 21m

8 PM

8h 0m

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

Malone, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Islip, NY to Malone, NY covers 378.4 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on NY 17, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.60 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

189.2 miles from Islip, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 5m drive with frequent turns across 378.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 71 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 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 43 significant decision points across 378.4 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 43 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 right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Towns Along This Route

Between Islip, NY and Malone, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - 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

Gsp South

57.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

Gsp North

57.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

Newark

57.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

Mahwah

57.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

72.4 mi in | ~1h 40m | via NY 17

Troy

184.1 mi in | ~3h 49m

Saratoga Springs

193.7 mi in | ~4h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
Adirondack Northway	97.7 mi	1h 53m
Adirondack Trail	31 mi	42m
Southern State Parkway	24.7 mi	31m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
I 787	9 mi	12m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Malone, 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 right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

98 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Adirondack Northway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Turn left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 9

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road

Turn slight left onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road

Continue on NY 86

1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.3 mi · 42 sec · River Street

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Church Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

Turn right onto NY 86

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Broadway Street

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · Lake Colby Drive

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

Turn right onto NY 30

31 mi · 42 min · Adirondack Trail

Continue on NY 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finney Boulevard

Turn right onto US 11; NY 30

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 11; NY 30

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 189.2 miles from Islip, NY, or about 3h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 83 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.2 miles or 3h 56m 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 189.2 miles or 3h 56m

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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malone, 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 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Malone, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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 NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.2 mi from Islip, NY · 3h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

189 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

189 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.2 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 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Malone, NY

The final approach into Malone, 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 Malone, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Malone, 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 52.2

Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions

View on nps.gov

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 52.2

View on nps.gov

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 221.8

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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 52.2

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

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 52.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.60 one way

$123.20 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.76	$133.51
premium	$4.88	$72.75	$145.49
diesel	$5.64	$84.07	$168.13

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

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

$62

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.5	1	$39.73	$18.16
Efficient EV	94.6	1	$33.11	$15.14
EV Truck/SUV	151.4	1	$52.98	$24.22

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

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

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malone, NY

Morning in Malone on Monday

Local time

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers

SW 23 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

189 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

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 5m 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 Malone, NY covers 378.4 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail. 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 189 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 189.2 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 $61.60 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 Malone, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.

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Trip from Islip, NY to Malone, 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 Malone, NY

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Saratoga National Historical Park

Stonewall National Monument

Fire Island National Seashore

African Burial Ground National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Islip, NY

Malone, NY

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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