Origin
Arverne, NY
Morning in Arverne on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arverne, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arverne, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Beach Channel Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 28.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beach Channel Drive.
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 28.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Sheridan Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Beach 67th Street
2
Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
3
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
4
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
8
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard
327 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bay Boulevard
11
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
191 ft
·
7 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
13
Merge onto NY 27
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Toward NY 109
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
16
Turn straight onto NY 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
17
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
18
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Friday
Local time
8:05 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
5 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
46m 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 Arverne, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Peninsula Boulevard, Beach Channel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Arverne, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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