Origin
Islip Terrace, NY
Late night in Islip Terrace on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islip Terrace, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Islip Terrace, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Islip Terrace to Babylon, you are looking at a quick 12.5-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly trip. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads, specifically Montauk Highway, East Main Street, and the Sunrise Highway. Because you stay entirely within the Northeast region, the geography remains consistent throughout your travel. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows you to move between these two New York locations with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Sunrise Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip Terrace, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Highway
2
Take the exit
442 ft
·
18 sec
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NY 27A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NY 27A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Montauk Highway
6
Continue on NY 27A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NY 27A
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Turn right onto NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features zero highway miles, you will navigate through local traffic patterns rather than high-speed lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.4-mile segment along Montauk Highway. Because the road consists entirely of local surface streets, be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you transition between East Main Street and the other arterial roads. This drive is defined by its constant movement and lack of highway isolation, giving you a very grounded experience of the local area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Montauk Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (South Carll Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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.
Between Islip Terrace, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cr 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale and Great River.
Cr 85: Montauk Highway
2 mi in
|
~2m
Oakdale
2 mi in
|
~2m
Great River
2 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in Islip Terrace, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Babylon, NY
Full guide →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 20m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Montauk 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: at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (South Carll Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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