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Trip from Albertson, NY to Babylon, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Albertson, NY, NY

Albertson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albertson, NY to Babylon, NY covers 22.3 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Wantagh State Parkway, Northern State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

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 33m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 33m highway drive covering 22.3 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward W South: Jones Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward W South: Jones Beach
6
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward SO East: Eastern Long Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit W4 E Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albertson, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward W South: Jones Beach, W: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.

W South: Jones Beach

4.9 mi in | ~8m

W: Jones Beach

5.4 mi in | ~9m | via W

So East: Eastern Long Island

11 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 5.9 mi 6m
Wantagh State Parkway 5.6 mi 7m
Northern State Parkway 3.7 mi 5m
Farmingdale Road 3.5 mi 5m
Little East Neck Road North 0.9 mi 1m
I U Willets Road 0.8 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Oak Ridge Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 5.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on Oak Ridge Lane

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Oak Ridge Lane
2

At end of road, turn left onto I U Willets Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · I U Willets Road
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 31 sec
4

Merge onto N

3.7 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 33 Toward W South: Jones Beach Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on W

5.6 mi · 7 min · Wantagh State Parkway
Toward W: Jones Beach
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit W4 E Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto SO

5.9 mi · 6 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
13

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
14

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.67 one way

$7.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.97 $7.94
premium $4.92 $4.32 $8.64
diesel $5.61 $4.92 $9.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Albertson, NY

Late night in Albertson on Saturday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Late night in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

12:31 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

2 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

33m 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 Albertson, NY to Babylon, NY covers 22.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Wantagh State Parkway, Northern State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Albertson, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward W South: Jones Beach, W: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Fire Island National Seashore and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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