Origin
Babylon, NY
Night in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 37.8 miles and takes about 56m 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 $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Babylon, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 37.8 miles and takes about 56m, 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 16 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.
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 6.7 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 23.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
36.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
23.4 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Belt Parkway | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| West Montauk Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Merrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Line Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Sheepshead Bay, 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
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
15
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avenue Y
16
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sheepshead Bay, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sheepshead Bay, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Night in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
6 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
56m 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 37.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, West Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $6.22 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 23.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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