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Trip from Summit, NY to Islip, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

210.3 mi

338 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m

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

point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it, in topography

Summit, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Summit, NY to Islip, NY covers 210.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 10, Summit Street, NY 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.62 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

105.1 miles from Summit, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 210.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 10 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 4h 41m 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 Summit, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 10
Summit Street
NY 7
Highway 145
Highway 30
Main Street
Highway 23
Highway 32

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 10 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Charlotte Valley Road

69 ft · 6 sec · Charlotte Valley Road
2

Turn left onto State Highway 10

3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 10
3

Continue on Summit Street

486 ft · 10 sec · Summit Street
4

Continue on State Highway 10

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 10
5

Take the ramp slight right

377 ft · 9 sec
6

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 50 sec
7

Merge slight left

6.7 mi · 7 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh

0.3 mi · 48 sec · NY 7, NY 145: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
9

Turn right onto State Highway 145

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145
10

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

292 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 30
11

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
12

Continue on State Highway 145

28 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145
13

Turn straight onto State Highway 23

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
14

Turn right onto State Highway 32

9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 32
15

Continue on King's Highway

6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway
16

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
17

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

71 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
19

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
20

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
21

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
22

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
23

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
24

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
25

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

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
26

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
27

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
28

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
29

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
31

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
32

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
33

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
34

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
35

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
36

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

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
37

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
38

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
39

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
40

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
41

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
42

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
43

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
44

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

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
45

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
46

Continue on Howells Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Howells Road
47

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

341 ft · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
48

Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
49

Continue on Roosevelt Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
50

Continue on 3rd Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
51

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

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
52

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
53

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
54

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 105.1 miles from Summit, NY, or about 2h 20m 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 46 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.1 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 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 Summit, 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 Summit, NY

This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Summit, 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 105.1 mi from Summit, NY · 2h 20m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

105 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

Hudson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.1 miles from Summit, 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

$34.62 one way

$69.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $37.43 $74.86
premium $4.92 $40.76 $81.52
diesel $5.61 $46.43 $92.86

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$35

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.1 0 $22.08 $10.09
Efficient EV 52.6 0 $18.40 $8.41
EV Truck/SUV 84.1 1 $29.44 $13.46

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 Jun 20, 2022

Origin

Summit, NY

Night in Summit on Wednesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Night in Islip on Wednesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

105 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

16 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

4h 41m 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 Summit, NY to Islip, NY covers 210.3 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 10, Summit Street, NY 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.1 miles from Summit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.62 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 4h 41m 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 Summit, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Summit, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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