Origin
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip, NY to Bethpage, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip, NY
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Bethpage, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Islip and Bethpage, NY, expect a straightforward 16.2-mile journey through the Northeast region. This short trip typically takes about 28 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Nassau Avenue, Commack Road, and Sunrise Highway rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for your schedule. Because the distance is so manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Fulton Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Merritts Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Commack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip, NY and Bethpage, NY.
1
Start on NY 27A
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Nassau Avenue
3
Continue on Nassau Avenue
461 ft
·
12 sec
·
Nassau Avenue
4
Continue on Commack Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commack Road
5
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
Merge onto NY 27
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 37
Toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
Toward NY 109 West: Farmingdale
11
Turn straight onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 109
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Street
13
Turn right onto Merritts Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Merritts Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Merritts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Merritts Road
15
Continue on Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Stewart Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nassau Avenue
Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon
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 37
Toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Merritts Road
Turn right onto Merritts Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethpage, NY
Late night in Bethpage on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Since this route maintains a zero percent highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.2-mile duration. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous pace of an interstate. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, so be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. It is a practical, functional commute that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nassau Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nassau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Islip, NY to Bethpage, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Babylon along the way.
Babylon
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Bethpage, NY
Full guide →Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
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 28m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nassau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethpage, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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