Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Oakwood, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Oakwood, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Hylan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Babylon, NY to Oakwood, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 18 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 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
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 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Fingerboard Road
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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Hylan Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Oakwood, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level and Narrows Road West.
Belt Parkway West
23.4 mi in
|
~33m
Staten Island
42.6 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
43.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Narrows Road West
45.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 19 mi | 28m |
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| West Montauk Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Merrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 19 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Oakwood, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on NY 27A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Montauk Highway
4
Continue on NY 27A
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Montauk Highway
5
Continue on Merrick Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merrick Road
6
Turn right onto CR 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Line Road
7
Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Old Sunrise Highway
8
Merge onto NY 27
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
10
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
18
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tysens Lane
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
22
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
23
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
24
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakwood, NY
The final approach into Oakwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
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 · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakwood, NY
Late night in Oakwood on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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 20m 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 Oakwood, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Hylan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Babylon, NY and Oakwood, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level and Narrows Road West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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