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Trip from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

81.2 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

Downtown Yorktown, NY, NY

Yorktown, NY

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town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Islip, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Yorktown Road, Crompond Road, Taconic State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.37 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.

Midpoint

40.6 miles from Yorktown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

About the Cities

Arriving in Islip, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1683

Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.

Top landmarks

  • Bayport Aerodrome — airport in Suffolk County, New York, United States
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve — state park in New York
  • Modesty — oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 81.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Yorktown Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Yorktown Road
Crompond Road
Taconic State Parkway
Sprain Brook Parkway
Bronx River Parkway
Cross County Parkway East
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
NY 22

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old Yorktown Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Locksley Road

62 ft · 5 sec · Locksley Road
2

Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

476 ft · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road
3

Turn right onto Crompond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crompond Road
4

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

14 mi · 18 min · Taconic State Parkway
6

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
7

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
9

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
10

Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
11

Turn straight onto Parkway South

381 ft · 16 sec · Parkway South
12

Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue
13

Continue on South 3rd Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
14

Continue on Provost Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Provost Avenue
15

Continue on Conner Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Conner Street
16

Turn right onto New England Thruway

0.5 mi · 1 min · New England Thruway
17

Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 95 South
18

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway
19

Continue on Bruckner Expressway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
20

Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
21

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
22

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
23

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
24

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

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
25

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
26

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
27

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
28

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
29

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
30

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
31

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway
32

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

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
33

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Shore Road
34

Continue on Howells Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Howells Road
35

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

341 ft · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway
36

Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Howells Road
37

Continue on Roosevelt Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street
38

Continue on 3rd Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
39

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

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
40

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Montauk Highway
41

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
42

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 40.6 miles from Yorktown, NY, or about 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 18 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 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 1h 19m

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 Yorktown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Yorktown, NY

This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Yorktown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Yorktown, NY · 46m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

41 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Islip, NY

45.2 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Yorktown, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.37 one way

$26.73 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.45 $28.91
premium $4.92 $15.74 $31.48
diesel $5.61 $17.93 $35.86

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

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Yorktown, NY

Morning in Yorktown on Saturday

Local time

8:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Islip, NY

Morning in Islip on Saturday

Local time

8:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

14 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 33m 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 Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Old Yorktown Road, Crompond Road, Taconic State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Yorktown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.37 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.

The drive from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Yorktown, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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