Origin
Bridgehampton, NY
Evening in Bridgehampton on Sunday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgehampton, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgehampton, NY
Julian Bracero
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bridgehampton to Babylon, expect a 58.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. This drive serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can keep your travel costs low, as you should budget approximately $10 for fuel. The route stays within the Northeast region, transitioning across Long Island. Because this is a relatively short trip, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return at your own pace without feeling rushed.
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
29.4 miles from Bridgehampton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local driving experience that favors surface streets over high-speed interstates. With a highway share of only 2 percent, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like County Road 39A and the Montauk Highway. The most significant portion of your travel occurs during the 46.3-mile stretch on the Sunrise Highway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Expect a mix of driving environments as you transition between these main thoroughfares, keeping your hands on the wheel and your focus sharp through the various turns.
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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Montauk Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
56.2 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
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 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
7
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
5
58.4 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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NY 27A / East Main Street
Turn right onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Montauk Highway | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgehampton, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 79
67 ft
·
1 sec
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Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NY 27
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
4
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on NY 27
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
9
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this route involves a significant amount of local road travel rather than highway cruising, try to avoid peak commuting hours to keep your travel time closer to the 1 hour and 26-minute estimate. You will find that the lack of planned stops gives you complete control over your itinerary, so feel free to build in your own breaks along the way. Keep in mind that the majority of your distance is logged on the Sunrise Highway, so monitor traffic reports for that stretch specifically before you pull out of your driveway. Given the modest $10 fuel estimate, this is an economical way to traverse the region, provided you maintain a steady pace through the turn-heavy sections.
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 29.4 miles from Bridgehampton, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 58.9 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 46m 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 13m
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 Bridgehampton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bridgehampton, NY
This is one driving day of about 58.9 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgehampton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Bridgehampton, NY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Bridgehampton, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.18 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
1h 26m 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 Bridgehampton, NY to Babylon, NY covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Bridgehampton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.59 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 58.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bridgehampton, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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