Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.1 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
The drive from Bohemia, NY to Babylon, NY covers 14.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Locust Avenue, Sunrise Highway, NY 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 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
7 miles from Bohemia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 231 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 231 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27A West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bohemia, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on Church Street
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 west
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon
Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
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 14.1 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bohemia, 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 Bohemia, NY
This is one driving day of about 14.1 miles and 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7 mi from Bohemia, NY · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7 miles from Bohemia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Babylon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way.
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 Bohemia on Saturday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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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