This 83.1-mile drive from Shenorock, NY to Islip, NY takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Southern State Parkway, I-684, and Hutchinson River Parkway, with 78% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, offering a budget-friendly excursion. This route is a straightforward highway-focused experience, ideal for a quick journey between two points within New York. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as the duration is well within a single day's travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Shenorock, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 83.1-mile route, with 78% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway, providing a good period of consistent driving. While the primary roads are highways, the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-684 offer a blend of parkway scenery and efficient travel. The overall character is one of smooth, relatively uninterrupted transit across the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
23.7 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
38.8 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
38.8 mi into trip|~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
40.8 mi into trip|~59m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
9
78.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shenorock, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bay Shore Road South - among others.
New York City
23.7 mi in|~34m
Long Island
40.8 mi in|~59m|via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
51.8 mi in|~1h 15m
Southern State Parkway East
53.3 mi in|~1h 18m
Eastern Long Island
53.3 mi in|~1h 18m
Bay Shore Road South
78.5 mi in|~1h 50m
Bay Shore
78.5 mi in|~1h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi
31m
I 684
15.9 mi
18m
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.6 mi
19m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Primrose Street
2.7 mi
5m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenorock, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Rodgers Lane
92 ft·5 sec·Rodgers Lane
2
Turn left onto Forest Lane
0.2 mi·53 sec·Forest Lane
3
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
253 ft·13 sec·Lakeview Drive
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Place
0.2 mi·46 sec·Carpenter Place
5
Continue on Miller Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Miller Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
1.2 mi·2 min·Lincolndale Road
7
Continue on NY 139
481 ft·13 sec·Primrose Drive
8
Continue on NY 139
2.6 mi·5 min·Primrose Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 139
203 ft·5 sec·Primrose Street
10
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.6 mi·57 sec·Somerstown Turnpike
11
Turn left onto NY 35
1.4 mi·2 min·Woods Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 35
0.1 mi·15 sec·Cross River Road
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
Toward I 684: White Plains
15
Merge onto I 684
16 mi·18 min·I 684
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
17
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi·8 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
141 ft·4 sec
Exit 2AToward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi·31 sec·New England Thruway
22
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
29
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
31
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Merge onto SO
25 mi·31 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi·16 sec·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 41SToward Bay Shore Road South, Bay ShoreUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Shore Road
37
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi·43 sec·Howells Road
38
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft·6 sec·Sunrise Highway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi·1 min·Howells Road
Toward Howells Road SouthUse the right lane.
40
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi·24 sec·Roosevelt Street
41
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
42
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
43
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi·17 sec·Montauk Highway
44
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
45
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 59-minute duration, this trip from Shenorock to Islip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving early in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the Southern State Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, you'll want to ensure your tank is full before you depart to avoid unnecessary stops. The longest stretch without a break is 24.7 miles, so plan for a quick rest stop around that point if needed. This route's highway focus means you can be quite flexible with your departure time.
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 41.6 miles from Shenorock, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 1h 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 41m
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 Shenorock, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shenorock, NY
This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Shenorock, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Shenorock, NY
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Shenorock, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 40.1
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 40.1
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 83.1
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 45.9
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 45.9
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 45.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.68 one way
$27.36 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.79
$29.58
premium
$4.92
$16.11
$32.21
diesel
$5.61
$18.35
$36.69
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 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
24.9
0
$8.73
$3.99
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
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 15, 2026
Origin
Shenorock, NY
Late night
in Shenorock on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Islip, NY
Late night
in Islip on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shenorock, NY to Islip, NY covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Shenorock, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shenorock, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bay Shore Road South - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
