Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Roxbury, NY
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The drive from Babylon, NY to Roxbury, NY covers 38.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, West Montauk Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Babylon, NY to Roxbury, NY covers 38.3 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 6.7 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Roxbury, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Belt Parkway West
Flatbush Avenue South
Rockaways
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Belt Parkway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| West Montauk Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Merrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Roxbury, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on Merrick Road
Turn right onto CR 1
Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
Turn right onto Beach 181st Street
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Babylon, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roxbury, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Roxbury on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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