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Trip from Massena, NY to Islip, NY

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

401.3 mi

646 km

Drive Score

8/10

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2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

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4 AM
8h 35m ★
6 AM
8h 43m
8 AM
8h 59m
10 AM
8h 48m
12 PM
8h 47m
3 PM
8h 49m
5 PM
8h 58m
8 PM
8h 38m

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Downtown Massena, NY, NY

Massena, NY

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Downtown Islip, NY, NY

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Massena, NY to Islip, NY covers 401.3 miles and takes about 8h 42m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 87, 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 118.6 miles on I 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.33 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

200.6 miles from Massena, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 42m drive with frequent turns across 401.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 70 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 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 209.5 miles in near I 87.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 401.3 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 40 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
328.1 mi into trip | ~7h in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
329.4 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
358.5 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
9
396.7 mi into trip | ~8h 34m in

Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

Towns Along This Route

Between Massena, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Albany

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

New York

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Buffalo

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

343.5 mi in | ~7h 20m

Fort Lee

343.5 mi in | ~7h 20m

Cross Island Parkway South

369.9 mi in | ~7h 58m

Southern State Parkway East

371.5 mi in | ~8h 1m

Eastern Long Island

371.5 mi in | ~8h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 103.7 mi 2h 1m
Southern State Parkway 24.7 mi 31m
Santa Clara Road 20.9 mi 31m
State Highway 73 18.7 mi 27m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Main Street 11.6 mi 17m
Adirondack Trail 8.9 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massena, NY and Islip, NY.

1

Start on Main Street

11 mi · 16 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420

0.1 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 11C
3

Turn left onto NY 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420
4

Continue on CR 49

5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto County Road 49

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road 49
6

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
7

At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B

2.0 mi · 2 min · NY 11B
8

Turn right onto NY 458

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
9

Turn slight right onto NY 458

4.0 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto NY 458

17 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30

8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
12

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
13

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
14

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
15

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
16

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street
17

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
18

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street
21

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue
22

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road
23

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
24

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road
25

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
26

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
27

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
28

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
29

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South
30

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
32

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
35

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
36

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
38

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
39

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
40

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
42

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
44

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
49

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
52

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
53

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
54

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
55

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
56

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
58

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.
61

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
62

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road
63

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway
64

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South Use the right lane.
65

Continue on CR 57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Roosevelt Street
66

Continue on CR 57

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
67

At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
68

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
69

Continue on NY 27A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
70

Arrive at destination

NY 27A

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 200.6 miles from Massena, NY, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 2h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200.6 miles or 4h 32m 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 200.6 miles or 4h 32m

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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Massena, 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 Massena, NY

Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Islip, 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 Massena, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 200.6 mi from Massena, NY · 4h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

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, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

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 hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.5 miles from Massena, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Islip, NY

The final approach into Islip, 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 Islip, NY.

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

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 384.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 384.7
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

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 ~22 min detour Free near mile 192.3
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore

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 near mile 429.1
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 384.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 ~30 min detour Free near mile 384.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.33 one way

$130.66 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $70.80 $141.59
premium $4.88 $77.15 $154.30
diesel $5.64 $89.15 $178.31

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

$65

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 120.4 1 $42.14 $19.26
Efficient EV 100.3 1 $35.11 $16.05
EV Truck/SUV 160.5 2 $56.18 $25.68

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Massena, NY

Morning in Massena on Monday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Monday

Local time

8:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

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

8h 42m 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 Massena, NY to Islip, NY covers 401.3 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, 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 200.6 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.33 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 40 significant decision points across 401.3 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Massena, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

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