Origin
Mastic, NY
Late night in Mastic on Saturday
Local time
1:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mastic, 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
41m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mastic, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile drive from Mastic to Babylon, NY, is a straightforward 41-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate along Sunrise Highway, with portions of the Babylon-Northport Expressway and Montauk Highway also part of the route. Given its short duration and modest $5 fuel cost, this trip is best enjoyed without an overnight stay. The route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive feel, offering a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. It’s a simple, efficient option for getting from point A to point B in New York.
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 41m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this trip, with only a 6% highway share. The majority of your journey, a continuous stretch of 24.2 miles, will be on Sunrise Highway. This means you'll be experiencing a more local road feel for most of the drive, with frequent turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. The Babylon-Northport Expressway and Montauk Highway sections will contribute to this dynamic, keeping you engaged with the local road network throughout the 41-minute travel time.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 0.4 miles in near CR 80 / Montauk Highway.
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 28.6 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 0.4 miles (CR 80 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Montauk Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80 / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Turn right onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading Rive...
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
26 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mastic, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Wading River along the way.
Wading River
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CR 46
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 33m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pershing Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mastic Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mastic, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Mastic Boulevard
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
Mastic Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Pershing Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Pershing Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
6
Merge onto NY 27
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
10
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:26 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
41m 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, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Babylon-Northport Expressway, Montauk Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Mastic, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.71 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 28.6 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 0.4 miles (CR 80 / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Mastic, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Wading River along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
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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