Origin
Islip, NY
Evening in Islip on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Voorheesville, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
194.7 mi
313 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
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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Voorheesville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Islip to Voorheesville, expect a straightforward journey spanning 194.7 miles. You should budget about 4 hours and 10 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable excursion for a single day. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $32, it is an affordable route for those looking to travel between these two New York locations. Because the trip is entirely contained within the Northeast region, the transit feels familiar and consistent. While you could easily complete this in one go, having the flexibility to add a single stop along the way will keep the experience comfortable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.4 miles from Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing major thoroughfares like the Southern State Parkway, NJ 17, and NY 17. You will spend the vast majority of your time at highway speeds, providing a direct and efficient path toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on NY 17, which accounts for 104.7 miles of the journey. Expect the road to feel like a standard interstate experience, offering a reliable, consistent pace rather than technical local driving. It is a functional route designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Islip, NY to Voorheesville, 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 Voorheesville, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
30
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
32
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
34
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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NJ 4 West: Paramus
35
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
36
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
37
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
38
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
39
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
40
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
41
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
42
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
43
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
105 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
44
Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
45
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
46
Turn left onto Corning Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Corning Hill Road
47
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9W
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
Route 9W
48
Continue on US 9W NY 32
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 9W NY 32
49
Keep slight right to continue on Delmar Bypass
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Delmar Bypass
50
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Avenue
51
Continue on Cherry Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue
52
Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
53
Turn straight onto New Scotland Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Scotland Road
54
Turn right onto Maple Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Road
55
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Road
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Road
56
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Maple Road
57
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Avenue
58
Turn sharp right onto Voorheesville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Voorheesville Avenue
59
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
60
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 10-minute transit, aim to depart early to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns common on these major parkways. Since you are only planning for one stop, choose a location around the halfway mark to break up the 104.7-mile stretch on NY 17 and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $32 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current regional pump prices. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; feel free to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports for the Southern State Parkway. Staying alert during the long highway stretches is the best way to ensure you reach Voorheesville safely.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.4 miles from Islip, NY, or about 2h 5m 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 43 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.4 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Voorheesville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Islip, NY
This is one driving day of about 194.7 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Islip, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.4 mi from Islip, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Voorheesville, NY
The final approach into Voorheesville, 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 Voorheesville, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.05 one way
$64.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.99 | $85.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$32
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.35 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Voorheesville, NY
Evening in Voorheesville on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
97 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
12 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Voorheesville, NY covers 194.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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 97.4 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 $32.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Islip, NY to Voorheesville, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islip, NY to Voorheesville, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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