Origin
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Inwood, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.2 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 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
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.
Islip, NY
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Inwood, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Islip, NY to Inwood, NY covers 49.2 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 Montauk Highway, Main Street, 3rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 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: 49.2 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 49.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Montauk Highway 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 Islip, NY to Inwood, 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 Islip, NY to Inwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Rossevelt Street | — | — |
| Howells Road | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
| Bay Shore Road | — | — |
| SO West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Inwood, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Montauk Highway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Continue on Rossevelt Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rossevelt Street
6
Continue on Howells Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Howells Road
9
Continue on Bay Shore Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
SO West: New York
11
Continue straight
364 ft
·
9 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
16
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
18
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue West
19
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
20
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue
21
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
22
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
23
Turn right onto 212th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
24
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
25
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
26
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 87: Queens, Albany, Major Deegan Expressway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Amsterdam Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Amsterdam Avenue
30
Turn straight onto Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Bridge
31
Continue on West 181st Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 181st Street
32
Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wadsworth Avenue
33
Turn left onto West 182nd Street
276 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 182nd Street
34
Turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
35
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 Islip, 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 Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Inwood, NY
The final approach into Inwood, 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
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$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
$13
Total
$21
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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
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
Inwood, NY
Afternoon in Inwood on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 warmer 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 Islip, NY to Inwood, NY covers 49.2 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 Montauk Highway, Main Street, 3rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $8.10 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 Islip, NY to Inwood, 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 Islip, NY to Inwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islip, NY to Inwood, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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