Origin
Morris, NY
Late night in Morris on Thursday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
221 mi
356 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
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The drive from Morris, NY to Islip, NY covers 221 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broad Street, Highway 23, Highway 48A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
110.5 miles from Morris, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 221 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morris, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Highway 23 | — | — |
| Highway 48A | — | — |
| Highway 48 | — | — |
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| Franklin-Walton Road | — | — |
| West Brook Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto South Broad Street
Continue on State Highway 23
Continue on State Highway 23
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
Continue on County Highway 48A
Continue on County Highway 48
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 28
Exit the roundabout
Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
Continue on West Brook Road
Continue on Franklin Road
Turn right onto Townsend Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
Continue on State Highway 206
Continue on Bridge Street
Continue on State Highway 30
Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
Continue on State Highway 206
Continue on Rockland Road
Continue on Old Route 17
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
Continue on Howells Road
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
Continue on Roosevelt Street
Continue on 3rd Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
Continue on Montauk Highway
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 49 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Morris, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Morris, NY
This is one driving day of about 221 miles and 5h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.5 mi from Morris, NY · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Morris, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.38 one way
$72.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $39.34 | $78.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$36
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.21 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.34 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.14 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Morris on Thursday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Islip on Thursday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
111 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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