Origin
Mastic Beach, NY
Morning in Mastic Beach on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mastic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 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
|
~5m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~8m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~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
·
0 sec
·
Clearview Drive
2
Turn slight left onto West Drive
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Drive
3
Turn right onto Mastic Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mastic Road
4
Turn slight left onto Mastic Beach Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mastic Beach Road
5
Continue on Francis Landau Place
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Francis Landau Place
6
Turn right onto Floyd Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Floyd Road
7
Turn left onto Roberts Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Road
8
Turn right onto CR 46
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
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 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
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Babylon, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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
Morning in Babylon on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
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
1 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.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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