Origin
Coney Island, NY
Late night in Coney Island on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coney Island, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
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.
Coney Island, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coney Island, NY to Babylon, NY covers 41.9 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 Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 41.9 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt 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 Cropsey Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.9 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 (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
Cropsey Avenue
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
9
18.6 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
36.8 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 Coney Island, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastern Long Island along the way.
Eastern Long Island
18.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via SO
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Belt Parkway | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Neptune Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cropsey Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 18.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coney Island, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Neptune Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Neptune Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cropsey Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
478 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
5
Merge onto BP
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
10
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Coney Island, NY · 32m 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Coney Island, 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
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
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
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph
0% chance
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
12 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 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 Coney Island, NY to Babylon, NY covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt 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 miles from Coney Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.90 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 41.9 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 (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Coney Island, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastern Long Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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