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Trip from Somers, 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 34m

Distance

84 mi

135 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 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

town located in northern Westchester County, New York, United States

Somers, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somers, NY to Islip, NY covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Somerstown Turnpike, Goldens Bridge Road, Green Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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

42 miles from Somers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

About the Cities

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 34m. Total distance: 84 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 84 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerstown Turnpike 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. 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 Somers, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Somers, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Somerstown Turnpike
Goldens Bridge Road
Green Street
Waccabuc Road
New York City
Hutchinson River Parkway
I 95 South
New England Thruway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Somerstown Turnpike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

131 ft · 5 sec · the route
2

Continue on Somerstown Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Somerstown Turnpike
3

Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road
4

Continue on Green Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Green Street
5

Continue on Waccabuc Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road
6

Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains

0.3 mi · 36 sec · New York City, White Plains
7

Merge slight left

19 mi · 21 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
9

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
10

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

141 ft · 5 sec · I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 47 sec · I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
13

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

0.4 mi · 32 sec · New England Thruway
14

Continue on Bruckner Expressway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
16

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
17

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
18

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
19

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

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
20

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
21

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
22

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
23

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
24

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
25

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
26

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
27

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

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
28

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
29

Continue on Howells Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Howells Road
30

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

341 ft · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
31

Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
32

Continue on Roosevelt Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
33

Continue on 3rd Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
34

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

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
35

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
36

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
37

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 42 miles from Somers, NY, or about 47m 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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 47m 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 20m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Somers, NY

This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Somers, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Somers, NY · 47m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

42 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Islip, NY

45.2 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Somers, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.83 one way

$27.65 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.95 $29.90
premium $4.92 $16.28 $32.56
diesel $5.61 $18.55 $37.09

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: 29.4 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 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.76 $5.38

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

Somers, NY

Late night in Somers on Saturday

Local time

3:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Late night in Islip on Saturday

Local time

3:15 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

13 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 34m 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 Somers, NY to Islip, NY covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Somerstown Turnpike, Goldens Bridge Road, Green Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.83 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.

The drive from Somers, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Somers, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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