Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Babylon, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Little East Neck Road North, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
12.3 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 24.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Babylon, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Little East Neck Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmingdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SO West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Country Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and North New Hyde Park, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
Continue on Farmingdale Road
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Westbury, Mineola
Turn left onto Old Country Road
Continue on Herricks Road
Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto Marcus Avenue
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
Turn left onto Lakeville Road
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North New Hyde Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 24.6 miles and 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Babylon, NY · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North New Hyde Park, 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 North New Hyde Park, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.88 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
12 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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