Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Evening in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 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
21.4 miles from Bensonhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 42.8 miles, with most of the trip on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on Belt Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Shore Parkway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m 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.
9
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
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 Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastern Long Island along the way.
Eastern Long Island
19.5 mi in
|
~29m
|
via SO
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bay Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 18.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
4
Merge onto BP
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
9
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
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 21.4 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 miles.
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 42.8 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bensonhurst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensonhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 42.8 miles and 1h.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Belt Parkway for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Bensonhurst, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Bensonhurst, 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
$7.05 one way
$14.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Babylon, NY
Evening in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
W 6 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
27 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Farmingdale Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastern Long Island along the way.
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