Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
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Islip Terrace, NY
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If you are planning a quick trip from Babylon to Islip Terrace, you are looking at a brief 8.7-mile drive that typically takes about 13 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is an easy one-day excursion that fits perfectly into a morning or afternoon schedule. You will navigate using a combination of Sunrise Highway, the Babylon-Northport Expressway, and West Main Street. Budgeting for this route is incredibly straightforward, as you can expect to spend only about $1 in fuel. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you won't need to worry about adjusting to different regional driving cultures or long-haul travel logistics. It is a highly efficient, no-fuss commute that serves as a practical link between these two Long Island communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Islip Terrace, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Turn left
Continue on NY 231
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward NY 231 North: Huntington
Navigation decision point
Turn slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NY 27 East
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Islip Terrace on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route is only 15% highway. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets, which keeps the pace moderate and requires your full attention. The most significant stretch of open road occurs on Sunrise Highway, where you will cover 6.4 miles before transitioning back to surface roads. Because the drive is so short, you won't encounter the monotony of a long-distance highway slog. Instead, you should prepare for a series of turns and junctions that define the character of this quick transit through the region.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27A / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
49 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
42 ft
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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