Origin
Mastic Beach, NY
Late night in Mastic Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mastic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mastic Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mastic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY covers 30.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, William Floyd Parkway, Babylon-Northport Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
15.1 miles from Mastic Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 24.2 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.2 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 2 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Turn right onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
27.6 mi into trip
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~41m 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
29.6 mi into trip
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~44m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 33m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mastic Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roberts Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Francis Landau Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mastic Beach Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mastic Beach, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Clearview Drive
8 ft
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0 sec
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Clearview Drive
2
Turn slight left onto West Drive
81 ft
·
3 sec
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West Drive
3
Turn right onto Mastic Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Mastic Road
4
Turn slight left onto Mastic Beach Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Mastic Beach Road
5
Continue on Francis Landau Place
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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Francis Landau Place
6
Turn right onto Floyd Road
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Floyd Road
7
Turn left onto Roberts Road
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Roberts Road
8
Turn right onto CR 46
1.6 mi
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2 min
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William Floyd Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
10
Merge onto NY 27
24 mi
·
32 min
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Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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Sunrise Highway
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
14
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Babylon-Northport Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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East Main Street
17
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
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2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
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 15.1 miles from Mastic Beach, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 30.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
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 Mastic Beach, 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 Mastic Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mastic Beach, 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 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Mastic Beach, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Mastic Beach, 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
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:27 AM
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
3 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
46m 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 Mastic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY covers 30.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, William Floyd Parkway, Babylon-Northport Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Mastic Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 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 30.2 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 2 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mastic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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