Origin
Old Bethpage, NY
Evening in Old Bethpage on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Bethpage, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Islip, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY covers 16.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bethpage Road, North Main Street, Fulton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.1 miles from Old Bethpage, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bethpage Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bethpage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmingdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Shore Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bethpage Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Bethpage, NY and Islip, NY.
1
Start on Round Swamp Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Round Swamp Road
2
Continue on Bethpage Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bethpage Road
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto Fulton Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Street
5
Continue on Farmingdale Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
SO East: East Islip
7
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern State Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore
10
Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Shore Road
11
Continue on Howells Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Howells Road
12
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Howells Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Howells Road
14
Continue on Roosevelt Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
15
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
18
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from Old Bethpage, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.2 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.1 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Islip, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Old Bethpage, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Bethpage, NY
This is one driving day of about 16.2 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Bethpage, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from Old Bethpage, NY · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Old Bethpage, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Islip, NY
The final approach into Islip, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Islip, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Islip, NY
Evening in Islip on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY covers 16.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bethpage Road, North Main Street, Fulton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Old Bethpage, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Old Bethpage, NY to Islip, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Islip, NY
More from Old Bethpage, NY
More trips to Islip, NY
Explore more options from Old Bethpage, NY or browse trips ending in Islip, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
Explore maps for Old Bethpage, NY or Islip, NY on MapSof.net.