This 25.7-mile trip from Babylon to Bayville, NY, is a quick one, clocking in at just 39 minutes. It's a perfect single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are required. You'll navigate using a combination of the Southern State Parkway, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, and Farmingdale Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive offers a straightforward journey without extensive highway time. The overall feel is that of a local drive, ideal for a relaxed outing within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.8 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 19m into the drive
.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 25.7-mile journey. Only 16% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on more intricate local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on the Southern State Parkway. As you progress, the road character shifts from parkway cruising to navigating through various towns and communities, requiring your attention to turns and local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27A / West Main Street.
Route Complexity7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North
Turn right onto NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip|~8m in|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
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward NY 107 North: Hicksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29N
Toward NY 107 North: Hicksville
5
21.7 mi into trip|~33m in|Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
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.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Bayville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
5 mi in|~8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
4.2 mi
4m
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
3.7 mi
5m
Farmingdale Road
3.6 mi
5m
Hicksville Road
3 mi
4m
South Broadway
2.2 mi
3m
West Shore Road
2 mi
3m
North Broadway
1.8 mi
3m
Pine Hollow Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Bayville, 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
4.2 mi·4 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 29NToward NY 107 North: HicksvilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto NY 107
0.5 mi·40 sec·Hicksville Road
9
Continue on NY 107
2.6 mi·3 min·Hicksville Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NY 107
2.2 mi·3 min·South Broadway
11
Continue on NY 107
1.8 mi·3 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 106; NY 107
0.1 mi·10 sec·Cedar Swamp Road
13
Turn slight right onto NY 106
3.7 mi·5 min·Jericho Oyster Bay Road
Toward NY 106 North: Oyster Bay
14
Turn straight onto NY 106
0.5 mi·46 sec·Oyster Bay Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 106
260 ft·4 sec·Oyster Bay Road
16
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NY 106
105 ft·6 sec·South Street
18
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Lexington Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Main Street
20
Continue on West Shore Road
2.0 mi·3 min·West Shore Road
21
Continue on Bayville Bridge
0.1 mi·9 sec·Bayville Bridge
22
Continue on Ludlam Avenue
0.3 mi·28 sec·Ludlam Avenue
23
Turn left onto Bayville Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Bayville Avenue
24
Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
42 ft·1 sec·Mountain Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Mountain Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 39-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility; you can leave anytime without needing to split the drive. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4. Keep an eye out for the numerous turns, especially as you transition from the Southern State Parkway to local roads like Jericho Oyster Bay Road and Farmingdale Road. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief pauses if needed to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment along the way.
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 12.8 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
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 25.7 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Babylon, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Babylon, NY
This is one driving day of about 25.7 miles and 39m.
At 25.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Babylon, NY
· 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayville, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bayville, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$4.57
$9.15
premium
$4.92
$4.98
$9.96
diesel
$5.61
$5.67
$11.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.7
0
$2.70
$1.23
Efficient EV
6.4
0
$2.25
$1.03
EV Truck/SUV
10.3
0
$3.60
$1.64
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Babylon, NY
Evening
in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
S 12 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Bayville, NY
Evening
in Bayville on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
14 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
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Bayville, NY covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Jericho Oyster Bay Road, Farmingdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.23 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 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Bayville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
