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Trip from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

47.8 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bay 19th Street, Cropsey Avenue, Bay Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 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

23.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bay 19th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bay 19th Street
Cropsey Avenue
Bay Parkway
Shore Parkway
Belt Parkway East
Belt Parkway
Southern State Parkway
NY 109 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bay 19th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bath Beach, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on Benson Avenue

82 ft · 8 sec · Benson Avenue
2

Turn left onto Bay 19th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Bay 19th Street
3

Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cropsey Avenue
4

Turn right onto Bay Parkway

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Bay Parkway
5

Turn left onto Shore Parkway

427 ft · 9 sec · Shore Parkway
6

Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
7

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

19 mi · 27 min · Belt Parkway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NY 109 East: Babylon
10

Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
11

Continue on Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
12

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street
13

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY, or about 42m into the drive.

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 11 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.9 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bath Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bath Beach, NY

This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Bath Beach, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.9 mi from Bath Beach, NY · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

24 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

East New York, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Babylon, NY

The final approach into Babylon, 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

$7.87 one way

$15.74 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.51 $17.02
premium $4.92 $9.26 $18.53
diesel $5.61 $10.55 $21.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.02 $2.29
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.18 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bath Beach, NY

Night in Bath Beach on Wednesday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

Babylon, NY

Night in Babylon on Wednesday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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.

Road read

1h 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 Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bay 19th Street, Cropsey Avenue, Bay Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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.
The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bath Beach, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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