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Trip from Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

82.7 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.4 miles from Ramapo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Torne Brook Road
Torne Valley Road
Orange Turnpike
Orange Avenue
NJ 4
NJ 4 East
I 95 North
George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Torne Brook Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Lake Street
2

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
3

Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
4

Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Orange Turnpike
5

Continue on Orange Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Orange Avenue
6

Continue on Orange Avenue

3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 22 sec
8

Merge slight left

11 mi · 14 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
12

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
13

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
14

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
15

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
16

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
20

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
21

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
22

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
23

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
24

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
25

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
26

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
27

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
28

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
29

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
30

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
31

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
32

Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
33

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
34

Continue on Howells Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Howells Road
35

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

341 ft · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
36

Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
37

Continue on Roosevelt Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
38

Continue on 3rd Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
39

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
40

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
41

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
42

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 50m 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 18 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.4 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

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 Ramapo, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ramapo, NY

This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ramapo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

41 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.61 one way

$27.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.72 $29.44
premium $4.92 $16.03 $32.06
diesel $5.61 $18.26 $36.52

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

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.24 $3.31
EV Truck/SUV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.29

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ramapo, NY

Afternoon in Ramapo on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Afternoon in Islip on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

1h 40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

82.7 mi in 1h 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Torne Brook Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Ramapo, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1791

Arriving in Islip, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1683

Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.

Top landmarks

  • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
  • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 82.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ramapo, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Islip, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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