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Trip from Islip, NY to Tarrytown, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

62.8 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Islip, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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 $10.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.4 miles from Islip, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Islip, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, 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 · 18 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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
28

Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
29

Continue on New England Thruway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway
30

Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

430 ft · 15 sec · Hutchinson Parkway North
31

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway North
32

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
33

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec
34

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
35

Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
36

Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Cross County Parkway West
37

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
38

Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
39

Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue North
40

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
41

Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
42

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
43

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
44

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · White Plains Road
45

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
46

Turn left onto Main Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
47

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.4 miles from Islip, NY, or about 46m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.4 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Islip, NY

This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Islip, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.4 mi from Islip, NY · 46m into the drive

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

31 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

North Lindenhurst, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tarrytown, NY

The final approach into Tarrytown, 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

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.18 $22.36
premium $4.92 $12.17 $24.34
diesel $5.61 $13.87 $27.73

Estimated Tolls: $13.10

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$10

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Islip, NY

Evening in Islip on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tarrytown, NY

Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Jamaica, NY

31 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.

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

13 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 33m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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 31.4 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 $10.34 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 Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islip, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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