Trip from Babylon, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Babylon to New York City covers 42.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, short-distance trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Sunrise Highway, the Van Wyck Expressway, and the Long Island Expressway. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this route is an efficient way to connect Long Island to the heart of the city. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the journey. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach the city quickly while keeping travel costs low.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.3 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions through various road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate haul. Only about 29% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.7 miles on the Sunrise Highway, which offers a brief period of consistent momentum. As you progress toward the city, the character of the road shifts from suburban local lanes to the denser, more complex environment of major expressways. Be prepared for constant adjustments behind the wheel as the infrastructure changes to accommodate the increasing traffic density near your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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 16.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

34 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

47 ft

Total Descent

20 ft

Highest Point

34 ft

~42.7 mi in

Elevation Range

27 ft

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 around 25.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

Complex — stay alert throughout

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 42.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

25.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

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 19 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...

26.3 mi into trip | ~38m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

31.9 mi into trip | ~45m in

Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

36.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

39.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | Williamsburg Bridge

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 32A Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan

Towns Along This Route

Between Babylon, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge, Whitestone Bridge, 48Th Street, Williamsburg Bridge and Manhattan.

Belt Parkway West

23.4 mi in | ~33m

Verrazano Bridge

23.4 mi in | ~33m

Whitestone Bridge

25.8 mi in | ~36m

48Th Street

36.9 mi in | ~52m

Williamsburg Bridge

39.3 mi in | ~56m | via Williamsburg Bridge

Manhattan

39.3 mi in | ~56m | via Williamsburg Bridge

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	16.7 mi	21m
Van Wyck Expressway	5 mi	6m
Long Island Expressway	3.4 mi	5m
West Montauk Highway	2.3 mi	3m
Belt Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway	2 mi	3m
Williamsburg Bridge	1.9 mi	4m
Montauk Highway	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 16.7 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and New York City, NY.

Start on South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Continue on Farmingdale Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

0.2 mi · 24 sec · SO West: New York

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

318 ft · 9 sec · NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

436 ft · 12 sec · NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

266 ft · 8 sec · Hempstead Avenue West

Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

102 ft · 5 sec · Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto 212th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on Clearview Expressway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Clearview Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 278 West: Brooklyn

Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 278 West: Brooklyn

Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

0.7 mi · 1 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Kenmare Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

Turn right onto Howard Street

509 ft · 25 sec · Howard Street

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 6 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for the heavy local traffic patterns common on this route. Since there are no designated stops required, you can power through the 42.7-mile distance without needing to plan for breaks. To keep your transit as smooth as possible, monitor the Van Wyck Expressway closely, as this segment often dictates the final leg of your travel time into the city. Having your $7 fuel budget ready before you depart ensures you start the trip with one less logistical concern. Staying alert during the local segments of the drive will help you handle the frequent turns safely and efficiently.

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 21.3 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 42.7 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.3 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Babylon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Babylon, NY

This is one driving day of about 42.7 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Babylon, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 16.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Babylon, NY · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

21 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.

Popular next leg

Jamaica, NY to New York City, NY

17.1 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Long Beach, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

0 mi from route Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 42.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.74 one way

$13.48 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$7.53	$15.07
premium	$4.86	$8.17	$16.34
diesel	$4.69	$7.89	$15.78

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

North Babylon Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

North Babylon, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bay Shore, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

QuickChek - Tesla Supercharger

Copiague, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Carman's Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Massapequa, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Atlantic Honda

Bay Shore, NY

Blink Network

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Copiague

Copiague, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Island Acura

Wantagh, NY

ZEFNET

4 DCFC

Site Centers The Hub (Hempstead, NY)

Hempstead, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Non-Networked: 3 Electrify America: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 ZEFNET: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.8	$4.48	$2.05
Efficient EV	10.7	$3.74	$1.71
EV Truck/SUV	17.1	$5.98	$2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 data refreshed 37 minutes ago

Origin

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Monday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Monday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 21 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Along the Route

57°F

Jamaica, NY

21 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

15 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

1h 6m 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 New York City, NY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Van Wyck Expressway, Long Island Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.74 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.

Between Babylon, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge, Whitestone Bridge, 48Th Street, Williamsburg Bridge and Manhattan.

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Trip from Babylon, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Babylon, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 6m on the road

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