Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Albertson, 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
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
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.
Babylon, NY
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Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Albertson, NY covers 22.7 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, Meadowbrook State Parkway, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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: 22.7 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 22.7 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Meadowbrook State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Meadowbrook State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.7 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 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (M / Meadowbrook State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward M North: Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22N
Toward M North: Mineola
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
M / Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge onto M / Meadowbrook State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove, Hempstead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove, Hempstead
6
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Glen Cove Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Albertson, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Glen Cove and Hempstead.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~8m
M North: Mineola
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
N West: New York
20 mi in
|
~27m
Glen Cove
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
Hempstead
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I U Willets Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Glen Cove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northern State Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Albertson, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
4
Continue on NY 109
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6
Merge onto SO
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 22N
Toward M North: Mineola
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto M
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward N West: New York
10
Merge onto N
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northern State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 31
Toward Glen Cove Road, Glen Cove, Hempstead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto I U Willets Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I U Willets Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Oak Ridge Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Oak Ridge Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Oak Ridge Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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.
Destination
Albertson, NY
Late night in Albertson on Saturday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 warmer 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 Babylon, NY to Albertson, NY covers 22.7 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, Meadowbrook State Parkway, Farmingdale Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Babylon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 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 12 decision points packed into just 22.7 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 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (M / Meadowbrook State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Babylon, NY and Albertson, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Glen Cove and Hempstead.
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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