Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Islip, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
This 45.2-mile drive from The Bronx, NY, to Islip, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate major parkways and expressways, with a significant 76% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical trip. This route is focused on efficient travel within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick excursion or a commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.6 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 45.2-mile journey. The majority of your travel will be on well-maintained parkways and expressways, including the Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Cross Bronx Expressway. With 76% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 24.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a good period of steady driving. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 45.2 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bronxdale Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
2.5 mi into trip
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~7m in
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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 lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
9
40.6 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
7
41.7 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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CR 57 / Howells Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Howells Road South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore and Howells Road South.
Cross Island Parkway South
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Southern State Parkway East
15.4 mi in
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~26m
Eastern Long Island
15.4 mi in
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~26m
Bay Shore Road South
40.6 mi in
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~58m
Bay Shore
40.6 mi in
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~58m
Howells Road South
41.7 mi in
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~1h 1m
|
via CR 57
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Howells Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
30 sec
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Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
165 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rhinelander Avenue
5
Turn left onto White Plains Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
364 ft
·
20 sec
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Westchester Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
412 ft
·
19 sec
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Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
8
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
511 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
10
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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 lanes.
12
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
13
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
18
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
20
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41S
Toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto CR 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
26
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howells Road
27
Turn straight onto CR 57
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
Toward Howells Road South
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on CR 57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
30
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
32
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
33
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 7 minute duration for this 45.2-mile trip, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can easily complete this drive in one day, with an estimated fuel cost of just $7. Consider departing outside of peak rush hour to maximize your time on the road and minimize potential delays on the Southern State Parkway or other main arteries. While there are no recommended stops, remember that even short drives benefit from a quick break if needed. Keep an eye out for potential traffic patterns common to major New York expressways.
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 22.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 36m 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 45.2 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.2 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 22.6 mi from The Bronx, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from The Bronx, 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
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Islip, NY
Morning in Islip on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
24 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 7m 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 The Bronx, NY to Islip, NY covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from The Bronx, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.44 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 45.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between The Bronx, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore and Howells Road South.
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