Origin
West Islip, NY
Afternoon in West Islip on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Islip, NY to Utica, NY
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
272.3 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
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6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Islip, NY
Mel Audelo
Utica, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from West Islip, NY to Utica, NY covers 272.3 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Street, Simon Street, Deer Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.33 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
136.1 miles from West Islip, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 272.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Street 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 5h 32m 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 West Islip, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Simon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deer Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trolley Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Little East Neck Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmingdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
John Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Islip, NY and Utica, NY.
1
Start on Union Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Boulevard
2
Continue on John Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
John Street
3
Keep slight right to continue on John Street
331 ft
·
9 sec
·
John Street
4
Turn left onto Simon Street
338 ft
·
7 sec
·
Simon Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Simon Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Simon Street
6
Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Continue on Trolley Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Trolley Line Road
9
Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
10
Continue on Farmingdale Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
SO West: New York
12
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
318 ft
·
9 sec
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NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
16
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
18
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue West
19
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
20
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue
21
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
22
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
23
Turn right onto 212th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
24
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
25
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
26
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
30
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
31
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
32
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
34
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
35
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
36
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
37
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
38
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
39
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
40
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
41
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
42
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
43
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
44
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
45
Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
46
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
47
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
48
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Genesee Street
49
Continue on Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Genesee Street
50
Turn right onto Washington Lane
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
51
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 136.1 miles from West Islip, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.1 miles or 2h 46m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Islip, 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 West Islip, NY
This is one driving day of about 272.3 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Islip, 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 136.1 mi from West Islip, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.1 miles from West Islip, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Utica, NY
The final approach into Utica, 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 Utica, 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
$44.33 one way
$88.66 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $48.04 | $96.08 |
| premium | $4.88 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.50 | $120.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$44
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.7 | 1 | $28.59 | $13.07 |
| Efficient EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.12 | $17.43 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Utica, NY
Afternoon in Utica on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
136 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
10 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
5h 32m 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 West Islip, NY to Utica, NY covers 272.3 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Street, Simon Street, Deer Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.1 miles from West Islip, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.33 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 5h 32m 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 West Islip, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Islip, NY to Utica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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