Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
408.9 mi
658 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Norfolk, NY to Islip, NY covers 408.9 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, South Main Street, Highway 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.57 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.4 miles from Norfolk, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 408.9 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norfolk, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 56 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pierrepont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, NY and Islip, NY.
Start on Hepburn Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 56
Continue on Market Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Keep slight left to continue on Park Street
Continue on Pierrepont Avenue
Continue on State Highway 56
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Demars Boulevard
Continue on Lake Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Turn right onto East Park Street
Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue
Continue on Adirondack Trail
Continue on Moody Road
Continue on Adirondack Trail
Continue on Lake Street
Continue on Adirondack Trail
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N
Continue on Newcomb Road
Continue on State Highway 28N
Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
Continue on County Highway 29
Continue on Olmstedville Road
Turn straight
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
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
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 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 90 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.4 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norfolk, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norfolk, NY
This is one driving day of about 408.9 miles and 7h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 204.4 mi from Norfolk, NY · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 204.4 miles from Norfolk, 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
$66.57 one way
$133.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $72.14 | $144.27 |
| premium | $4.88 | $78.61 | $157.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.84 | $181.69 |
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
$67
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.7 | 1 | $42.93 | $19.63 |
| Efficient EV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.78 | $16.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.6 | 2 | $57.25 | $26.17 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Islip on Sunday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
204 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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