Origin
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Friday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Smithtown, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Smithtown, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.7-mile drive from Babylon, NY to Smithtown, NY will take you about 24 minutes, making it an easy one-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Sagtikos State Parkway and Jericho Turnpike, with a portion on the Sunken Meadow State Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary; you can easily complete this journey in a single outing. The route stays within New York, offering a convenient local journey through the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the route utilizing parkways and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles along the Sagtikos State Parkway. While primarily on efficient parkways, the inclusion of Jericho Turnpike may introduce a slightly more suburban feel at times. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a direct and functional path designed for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sagtikos State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sagtikos State Parkway and Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (RM / Robert Moses Causeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward NY 231 North: Huntington
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 231 North: Huntington
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
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 41
Toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RM / Robert Moses Causeway
Merge onto RM / Robert Moses Causeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SA / Sagtikos State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SA / Sagtikos State Parkway toward Kings Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Kings Park
8
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
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 SM3E
Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smith...
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 Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Rm: Robert Moses Park, Rm North and Kings Park.
Rm: Robert Moses Park
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Rm North
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Kings Park
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via SA
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Robert Moses Causeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway South Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sagtikos State Parkway
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Smithtown, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on NY 27A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 231 North: Huntington
5
Continue on NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
9
Merge onto NY 27
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 41
Toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward RM North
13
Merge onto RM
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Moses Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto SO
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SA
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
16
Continue on SM
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit SM3E
Toward NY 25 East: Jericho Turnpike East, Smithtown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto NY 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
19
Continue on NY 25; NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
NY 25; NY 25A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Jericho Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Smithtown, NY
Morning in Smithtown on Friday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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
24m 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 Smithtown, NY covers 16.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sagtikos State Parkway, Jericho Turnpike, Sunken Meadow State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.75 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 11 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (RM / Robert Moses Causeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Babylon, NY and Smithtown, NY, road signs point toward Rm: Robert Moses Park, Rm North and Kings Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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