Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Deerfield, NY
Brent Singleton
The drive from Babylon, NY to Deerfield, NY covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, County Road 39, Babylon-Northport Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 56.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 56.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left toward NY 231 North: Huntington
Navigation decision point
Turn slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NY 27 East
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto David Whites Lane
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h |
| County Road 39 | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Head of Pond Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Seven Ponds Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lower Seven Ponds Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Deerfield, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Turn left
Continue on NY 231
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
Turn left onto David Whites Lane
Continue on Seven Ponds Road
Continue on Lower Seven Ponds Road
Continue on Head of Pond Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Head of Pond Road
At end of road, turn left onto Deerfield Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Babylon, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deerfield, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Deerfield on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
31°F
Shirley, NY
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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