Origin
Kings Park, NY
Afternoon in Kings Park on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Park, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Park, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Kings Park, NY to Babylon, NY is 16.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Sagtikos State Parkway, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State. It's a focused drive primarily on parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between two points. Given its brevity, it’s best suited as a segment of a larger journey or a direct hop for a specific purpose. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deer Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sagtikos State Parkway
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 25A
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
4
Merge onto SM
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
5
Continue on SA
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto NY 231
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward SM South: Bay Shore
Navigation decision point
Toward SM South: Bay Shore
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on parkways, with an 88% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on the Sagtikos State Parkway, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, and Southern State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles on the Sagtikos State Parkway. This means you're looking at a fairly continuous, high-speed experience for the majority of the journey, with limited opportunities for scenic detours or slower, more winding roads. The character is that of efficient, direct travel on well-maintained parkways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Sagtikos State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sagtikos State Parkway and Sunken Meadow State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kings Park, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Sm South: Bay Shore and Islip.
Sm South: Bay Shore
0.9 mi in
|
~1m
Islip
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via NY 231
About the Cities
Arriving in Babylon, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Sagtikos State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Babylon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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