Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Laurel, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Babylon, NY to Laurel, NY covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Route 25, Cross River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto NY 25 / Route 25
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Franklinville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Laurel, NY, road signs point toward Cr 31 North: Riverhead, Northville and Orient Point.
Cr 31 North: Riverhead
Northville
Orient Point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 36.9 mi | 50m |
| Route 25 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Cross River Drive | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Quogue Riverhead Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Riverhead Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Laurel, 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
Take the exit
Continue on CR 31
Enter roundabout onto CR 104
Continue on CR 104
Turn straight onto CR 105
Turn right onto NY 25
Continue on NY 25
Turn left onto Franklinville Road
Turn left onto Aldrich Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Babylon, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Laurel, 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
$8.25 one way
$16.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
31°F
Shirley, NY
25 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.
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