How far is Islip, NY from Old Bethpage, NY?
The driving distance from Islip, NY to Old Bethpage, NY is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Islip and Old Bethpage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islip and Old Bethpage.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Nassau Avenue
1800 ft · 51 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Continue on Commack Road
2487 ft · 1 min · Commack Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
1575 ft · 30 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109: Farmingdale, Babylon
531 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1766 ft · 34 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 109 West: Farmingdale
973 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Fulton Street
3137 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bethpage Road
1877 ft · 38 sec · Bethpage Road
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Continue on Round Swamp Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Round Swamp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Round Swamp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Islip and Old Bethpage.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
7.43 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Old Bethpage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Islip to Old Bethpage?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Islip and 8.2 miles from Old Bethpage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Islip and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Old Bethpage.
Stop Ideas Near West Babylon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Babylon.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Islip and Old Bethpage. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).
#1 Islip
This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.
| Population | 322,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.7298200, -73.2103900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Bethpage
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 40.7626000, -73.4531800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Bethpage (-73.45318, 40.7626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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