Origin
Islip, NY
Night in Islip on Wednesday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Massena, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 43m
Distance
401.4 mi
646 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 36m
★
6 AM
8h 44m
8 AM
9h 0m
10 AM
8h 49m
12 PM
8h 48m
3 PM
8h 50m
5 PM
8h 59m
8 PM
8h 39m
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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Massena, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Islip, NY to Massena, NY covers 401.4 miles and takes about 8h 43m 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, Southern State Parkway 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 $66.07 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
200.7 miles from Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 43m drive with frequent turns across 401.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 79 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 48 significant decision points across 401.4 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 48 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
9
50.3 mi into trip
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~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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Islip, NY and Massena, 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
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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
Gsp South
57.1 mi in
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~1h 20m
Gsp North
57.1 mi in
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~1h 20m
Newark
57.1 mi in
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~1h 20m
Mahwah
57.1 mi in
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~1h 20m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
72.4 mi in
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~1h 40m
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via NY 17
Troy
184.1 mi in
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~3h 49m
Saratoga Springs
193.7 mi in
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~4h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 97.7 mi | 1h 53m |
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Santa Clara Road | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Massena, 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
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
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
·
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
·
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 right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
36
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.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
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50 sec
·
NJ 17
41
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
42
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
43
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
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NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
45
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
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12 min
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I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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NY 787
47
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
48
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
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3 min
·
NY 7
49
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
50
Merge onto I 87
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
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Adirondack Northway
51
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
52
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi
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2 min
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US Highway 9
53
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
54
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
55
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
56
Continue on NY 73
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
57
Turn slight left onto CR 35
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Old Military Road
58
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
4.9 mi
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7 min
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Saranac-Placid Road
59
Continue on NY 86
1.2 mi
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3 min
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Lake Flower Avenue
60
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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River Street
61
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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Church Street
62
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
490 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
63
Turn right onto NY 86
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway Street
64
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Colby Drive
65
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrietstown Road
66
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 86
67
Continue on NY 86
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
68
Turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Adirondack Trail
69
Turn left onto NY 458
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Santa Clara Road
70
Continue on NY 458
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Clara Road
71
Turn slight left onto NY 458
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 458
72
At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 11B
73
Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
74
Continue on County Road 49
0.2 mi
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23 sec
·
County Road 49
75
Turn left onto CR 49
5.9 mi
·
10 min
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Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
76
Continue on NY 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 420
77
At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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State Highway 11C
78
Turn left onto NY 420
11 mi
·
16 min
·
South Main Street
79
Arrive at destination
Main 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 200.7 miles from Islip, NY, or about 4h 12m 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 88 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.7 miles or 4h 12m 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 200.7 miles or 4h 12m
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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massena, 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 201 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Massena, NY
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 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 200.7 mi from Islip, NY · 4h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
201 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 Albany, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
201 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 201 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.7 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 201 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Massena, NY
The final approach into Massena, 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 Massena, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Massena, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.07 one way
$132.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $71.45 | $142.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $77.80 | $155.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.62 | $177.25 |
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
$66
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.4 | 1 | $42.15 | $19.27 |
| Efficient EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.12 | $16.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.6 | 2 | $56.20 | $25.69 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Massena, NY
Night in Massena on Wednesday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 43m 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 Massena, NY covers 401.4 miles and takes about 8h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, Adirondack Northway, Southern State Parkway. 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 201 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 200.7 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 $66.07 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 48 significant decision points across 401.4 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.
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 Massena, 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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