Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, NY
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Babylon, NY
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This short 23.1-mile drive from Long Beach, NY to Babylon, NY takes about 35 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily uses local roads like Sunrise Highway and Long Beach Road, indicating a more connected, less isolated journey. Its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be navigating through communities rather than open stretches. This makes it a flexible trip, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the entirety of the 23.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. The road's personality is defined by its frequent turns and local road feel, meaning you'll likely experience varying speed limits and traffic patterns as you move between Long Beach and Babylon. This isn't a high-speed journey but rather a more engaged, interactive drive through the New York landscape.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Park Avenue.
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 23.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Long Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road toward NY 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Long Beach Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway South Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
Turn right onto NY 27
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Arrive at destination
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Babylon, NY
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Rockville Centre, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Island Park, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Island Park, NY
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: burger;regional
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Babylon, NY
Cuisine: steak_house;american
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Long Beach, NY
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 10:30-02:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Long Beach, NY
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Amityville, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Island Park, NY
Cuisine: american;steak
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Long Beach, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:30-23:30
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Long Beach
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
NY
Fort
Around the midpoint, short detour
NY
Guest_house
Near the start, right off the route
Long Beach, NY
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Long Beach on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Babylon on Friday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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