How far is Old Bethpage, NY from Islip, NY?

The driving distance from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY is about 16.3 miles (26.2 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 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.25 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.25 mi
Kilometers
26.15 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Old Bethpage
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Bethpage
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Islip
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Old Bethpage
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Old Bethpage
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Islip
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Bethpage and Islip.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Bethpage and Islip.

  1. 1

    Start on Round Swamp Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Round Swamp Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bethpage Road

    1877 ft · 38 sec · Bethpage Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · Fulton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmingdale Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    796 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1072 ft · 16 sec · Southern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

    2667 ft · 1 min · Bay Shore Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Howells Road

    1845 ft · 44 sec · Howells Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    104 m · 7 sec · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Howells Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Street

    1248 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1014 ft · 17 sec · Montauk Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Bethpage and Islip.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
6.6 mi · 41%
Round Swamp Road
1.73 mi · 11%
Farmingdale Road
1.43 mi · 9%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 7%
Howells Road
0.94 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

6.4 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Babylon
00h 13m from Old Bethpage
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Old Bethpage and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Bethpage to Islip?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 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 Old Bethpage and 8.1 miles from Islip.

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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Old Bethpage and Rain Showers Likely near Islip.

Stop Ideas Near West Babylon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

42 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

52 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Bethpage and Islip. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.78 km).

Old Bethpage

#1 Old Bethpage

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population5,523
Coordinates40.7626000, -73.4531800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Islip

#2 Islip

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

Population322,328
Coordinates40.7298200, -73.2103900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Bethpage (-73.45318, 40.7626)
End: Islip (-73.21039, 40.72982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.57
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.29 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.55 $5.11
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $4.69 $2.68 $5.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Bethpage and Islip. The current time is 06:49:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.