Origin
Penn Yan, NY
Afternoon in Penn Yan on Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
317.4 mi
511 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
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6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Yan, NY
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Islip, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY covers 317.4 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Clinton Street, Highway 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.67 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
158.7 miles from Penn Yan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 317.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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
This is a straightforward 5h 54m 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 Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Yan, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Elm Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
4
Continue on State Highway 54
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 54
5
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
53 min
6
Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
64 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
10
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
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
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
17
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
18
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
19
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
20
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
21
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
22
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
28
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
31
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
32
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
33
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
34
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
36
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
37
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
38
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
39
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
40
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
41
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
42
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
44
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
45
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Howells Road
46
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
47
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
48
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
49
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
50
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
51
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
52
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 158.7 miles from Penn Yan, NY, or about 2h 57m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.7 miles or 2h 57m 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 50m
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 Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan, NY
This is one driving day of about 317.4 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penn Yan, 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 158.7 mi from Penn Yan, NY · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.7 miles from Penn Yan, 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
$51.67 one way
$103.34 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $55.99 | $111.99 |
| premium | $4.88 | $61.02 | $122.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.52 | $141.03 |
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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
| Efficient EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.77 | $12.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127 | 1 | $44.44 | $20.31 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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 Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
159 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 54m 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 Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY covers 317.4 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Clinton Street, Highway 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.7 miles from Penn Yan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.67 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penn Yan, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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