Trip from Great River, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

17m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 20m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 18m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 20m

8 PM

0h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within Long Island’s Northeast region, the 12.5-mile journey from Great River to Babylon is an ideal choice. You can expect a short 17-minute drive, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel will easily cover your needs for this local transit. Since the entire route is navigated via local surface streets, you won't need to worry about the logistics of an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

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

6.2 miles from Great River, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed highway travel. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, relying instead on Woodhollow Road, Church Road, and Great River Road to navigate the area. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Woodhollow Road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change in pace. Expect a driving experience that requires your full attention as you wind through the local grid. It is an intimate, neighborhood-focused route that prioritizes local connectivity over open-road cruising.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Woodhollow Road 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 Great River, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 17m 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 Great River, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Woodhollow Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Great River Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Montauk Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Carll Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Woodhollow Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great River, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on New Street

52 ft · 4 sec · New Street

2

Turn right onto Woodhollow Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Woodhollow Road

3

Turn right onto Church Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Church Road

4

Turn left onto Great River Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Great River Road

5

Turn left onto Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Montauk Highway

6

Continue on East Main Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

7

Continue on Montauk Highway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Montauk Highway

8

Continue on Main Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

9

Continue on Montauk Highway

3.8 mi · 6 min · Montauk Highway

10

Continue on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Main Street

11

Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 17-minute drive is so brief, you have total flexibility in your departure timing, though avoiding peak local traffic is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 12.5-mile distance is quick enough to complete in one go. Keep a close eye on your navigation through the turns, as the route relies entirely on local roads rather than highway signage. Given the $2 fuel cost, your primary planning focus should simply be on your schedule rather than vehicle maintenance or rest breaks. Enjoy the ease of such a short transit between these two local points.

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 6.2 miles from Great River, NY, or about 8m 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 12.5 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.2 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

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 Great River, 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 Great River, NY

This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Great River, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.2 mi from Great River, NY · 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Islip, NY

6 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

Brentwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Islip, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Great River, 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

$2.03 one way

$4.07 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$2.21	$4.41
premium	$4.88	$2.40	$4.81
diesel	$5.64	$2.78	$5.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.8	$1.31	$0.60
Efficient EV	3.1	$1.09	$0.50
EV Truck/SUV	5	$1.75	$0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Great River, NY

Evening in Great River on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Evening in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

17m 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 Great River, NY to Babylon, NY covers 12.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Woodhollow Road, Church Road, Great River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Great River, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 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 Great River, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 17m 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 Great River, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Great River, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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