Origin
North Amityville, NY
Evening in North Amityville on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Amityville, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
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6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Amityville, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from North Amityville, NY to Babylon, NY covers 6.9 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmingdale Road, Southern State Parkway, Little East Neck Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Farmingdale Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.12 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
3.5 miles from North Amityville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 6.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmingdale Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 110 / Broadway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 110 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 110 / Broadway
Turn right onto NY 110 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward SO East: East Islip
Navigation decision point
Toward SO East: East Islip
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
4
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from North Amityville, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So East: East Islip along the way.
So East: East Islip
0.6 mi in
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~0m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Southern State Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmingdale Road
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Amityville, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 110
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
4
Merge onto SO
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left / none lanes.
7
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
8
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
10
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 3.5 miles from North Amityville, NY, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 6.9 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
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 North Amityville, 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 North Amityville, NY
This is one driving day of about 6.9 miles and 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Amityville, 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 Farmingdale Road for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from North Amityville, NY · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from North Amityville, 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
$1.12 one way
$2.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
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
12 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
11m 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 North Amityville, NY to Babylon, NY covers 6.9 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmingdale Road, Southern State Parkway, Little East Neck Road North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from North Amityville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.12 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 is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 110 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Amityville, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So East: East Islip along the way.
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