Origin
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Southampton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Southampton, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Southampton, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, County Road 39, Babylon-Northport Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 53.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 46.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
154 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
154 ft
~42 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn slight right toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 East
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 27 East
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
North Sea Road
Turn right onto North Sea Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h |
| County Road 39 | 4 mi | 8m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Sea Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Southampton, 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
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 39
11
Turn right onto North Sea Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sea Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Babylon, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southampton, NY
The final approach into Southampton, 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
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Southampton, NY
Morning in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Southampton, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, County Road 39, Babylon-Northport Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.81 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 straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Babylon, NY to Southampton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 154 ft elevation with about 206 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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