Origin
Olean, NY
Afternoon in Olean on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olean, NY to Islip, NY
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
395.1 mi
636 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 27m
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6 AM
6h 39m
8 AM
7h 3m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 45m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 2m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olean, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Islip, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Olean, NY to Islip, NY covers 395.1 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Union Street, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.32 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
197.6 miles from Olean, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 395.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Union Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, 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 Olean, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olean, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on the route
16 ft
·
1 sec
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the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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North Union Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
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North Union Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
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North Union Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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North Union Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
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North Union Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Union Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
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2 sec
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North Union Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Union Street
11
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
170 mi
·
3 hr 18 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
16
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
19
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
22
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
23
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Leonia
24
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
25
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Fort Lee Road
26
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
27
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
28
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
29
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
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George Washington Bridge Upper Level
30
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
35
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
36
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
37
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
38
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Clearview Expressway
39
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
41
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
42
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
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225th Street
43
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
44
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
45
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
46
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
47
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Southern State Parkway
48
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
49
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
50
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Howells Road
51
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
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Sunrise Highway
52
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
53
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Roosevelt Street
54
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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3rd Avenue
55
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
56
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Montauk Highway
57
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
58
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.6 miles from Olean, NY, or about 3h 19m 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 87 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.6 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
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 Olean, 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 Olean, NY
This is one driving day of about 395.1 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Olean, 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 197.6 mi from Olean, NY · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.6 miles from Olean, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.32 one way
$128.64 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $69.70 | $139.40 |
| premium | $4.88 | $75.96 | $151.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.78 | $175.56 |
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
$64
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.49 | $18.96 |
| Efficient EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.57 | $15.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158 | 1 | $55.31 | $25.29 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Islip, NY
Afternoon in Islip on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
198 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 38m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olean, NY to Islip, NY covers 395.1 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Union Street, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.6 miles from Olean, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.32 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Olean, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Olean, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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