Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Mel Audelo
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Islip Terrace, NY covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 180th Street, Wadsworth Avenue, West 181st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 48.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 180th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wadsworth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 181st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Islip Terrace, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn left onto West 180th Street
Turn left onto Wadsworth Avenue
Turn right onto West 181st Street
Continue on Washington Bridge
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
Continue on Howells Road
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 48.7 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip Terrace, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 48.7 miles and 1h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 48.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$8
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: 17 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Washington Heights on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Islip Terrace on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
24 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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