Trip from Syracuse, NY to Islip Terrace, NY

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

297.1 mi

478 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

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

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Syracuse, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Islip Terrace, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

Spanning 297.1 miles, this journey from Syracuse to Islip Terrace is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 6 hours and 4 minutes. You will primarily utilize I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and the Southern State Parkway to navigate from the heart of Upstate New York toward Long Island. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a one-day drive, though you should factor in roughly $48 for fuel costs. Because the entire trip remains within the Northeast region, you will experience consistent driving conditions throughout the day. It is an efficient, highway-focused path that prioritizes speed over local sightseeing. Whether you are heading home or visiting friends, this drive is a practical choice for those who prefer staying on major interstates.

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

148.6 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, with highways accounting for 66% of your total mileage. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-81, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 127.9 miles. The character of the road is decidedly utilitarian, moving you quickly through the landscape rather than winding through secondary backroads. As you transition from the northern reaches toward the dense traffic corridors near Islip Terrace, the pace of the drive will shift from open highway stretches to more congested parkway environments. Stay alert during these transitions, as the road personality changes from rural interstate cruising to the more technical, high-traffic demands of the Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 127.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.5 miles in near US 6.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 297.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 129.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

244 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

244.3 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

253.7 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

291.9 mi into trip | ~5h 56m 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 Along This Route

Between Syracuse, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Mt Pocono

129.5 mi in | ~2h 34m | via US 6

Milford

130.2 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

244 mi in | ~4h 50m

Leonia

244.3 mi in | ~4h 50m

Teaneck

244.3 mi in | ~4h 50m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

246.5 mi in | ~4h 54m

Cross Island Parkway South

265.2 mi in | ~5h 21m

Southern State Parkway East

266.7 mi in | ~5h 23m

Eastern Long Island

266.7 mi in | ~5h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	127.9 mi	2h 31m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
Southern State Parkway	24.7 mi	31m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Sunrise Highway	4.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 127.9 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 11

10 ft · 5 sec · South State Street

Turn left onto NY 92

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Almond Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Almond Street

Turn slight right

296 ft · 5 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 41S Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto CR 57

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 57

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Howells Road

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto CR 57

341 ft · 6 sec · Sunrise Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sunrise Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

Toward NY 27 East Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward NY 27 East: Montauk

Merge onto NY 27

3.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

To keep your 6-hour drive manageable, plan for at least one substantial stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest segment of the trip covers nearly 128 miles, timing your break around the midpoint of that stretch is a smart way to maintain focus. Traffic patterns can vary significantly as you approach the metropolitan area, so try to time your departure to avoid peak rush hours on the Southern State Parkway. Budgeting approximately $48 for fuel should cover your needs, but keeping a little extra set aside for potential price fluctuations at different stations along the way is always a good practice. Flexibility is your best asset here; because this is a single-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure time to match your personal energy levels.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 148.6 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.9 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.6 miles or 2h 55m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip Terrace, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Syracuse, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Syracuse, NY

This is one driving day of about 297.1 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syracuse, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 127.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.6 mi from Syracuse, NY · 2h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

149 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.6 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.9 miles.

Arriving in Islip Terrace, NY

The final approach into Islip Terrace, 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 Terrace, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.37 one way

$96.73 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$52.41	$104.83
premium	$4.88	$57.12	$114.23
diesel	$5.64	$66.01	$132.01

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

$48

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.1	1	$31.20	$14.26
Efficient EV	74.3	0	$26.00	$11.88
EV Truck/SUV	118.8	1	$41.59	$19.01

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Afternoon in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip Terrace, NY

Afternoon in Islip Terrace on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

149 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

2 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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Islip Terrace, NY covers 297.1 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Southern State 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 148.6 miles from Syracuse, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between Syracuse, NY and Islip Terrace, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Islip Terrace, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Islip Terrace, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Syracuse, NY

Islip Terrace, NY

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 4m on the road

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