Origin
West Babylon, NY
Late night in West Babylon on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Babylon, NY to Islip, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Babylon, NY
Peter Olexa
Islip, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from West Babylon to Islip, you are looking at a short 8.7-mile journey that typically takes about 14 minutes. This local transit is perfect for a one-day excursion, as it requires minimal planning and very little time behind the wheel. Budgeting is straightforward, with fuel costs estimated at around $1 for the entire trip. Since both towns are located in the Northeast region of New York, you will remain within the same familiar geography throughout the drive. This route is ideal for those who prefer staying off the major interstates and navigating through local neighborhoods instead.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Jerome Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rowland Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Little East Neck Road North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
2
Turn left onto Rowland Place
247 ft
·
12 sec
·
Rowland Place
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto South Jerome Avenue
355 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Jerome Avenue
4
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Take the ramp
460 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NY 27 East
6
Merge onto NY 27
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
10
At end of road, turn straight onto CR 57
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
11
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
14
Continue on NY 27A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
NY 27A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Rowland Place
Turn left onto Rowland Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Jerome Avenue
Turn left onto South Jerome Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
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 43
Toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwoo...
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Islip, NY
Late night in Islip on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
14m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating via Sunrise Highway, East Main Street, and 3rd Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.9-mile segment along Sunrise Highway, which provides a brief consistent pace. Because this drive relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing speed zones. It is a practical, utilitarian route that gets you from point A to point B without any monotonous highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Rowland Place.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.5 miles (Rowland Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Jerome Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 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.
Between West Babylon, NY and Islip, NY, road signs point toward Bay Shore and Brentwood.
Bay Shore
5.1 mi in
|
~7m
Brentwood
5.1 mi in
|
~7m
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 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 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: at 0.5 miles (Rowland Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Jerome Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Islip, 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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