Origin
North Massapequa, NY
Night in North Massapequa on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Massapequa, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Massapequa, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.4-mile trip from North Massapequa to Babylon, NY, will only take about 12 minutes to complete, making it an ideal short excursion. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route is primarily composed of local roads with a 34% highway share, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entire journey, staying within New York State. This drive is perfect for when you need a brief change of scenery without committing to a lengthy journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending local streets with some parkway cruising. About 34% of the journey involves highway driving, interspersed with stretches on Farmingdale Road, Southern State Parkway, and Little East Neck Road North. Your longest uninterrupted period on a single road will be about 3.5 miles along Farmingdale Road. This suggests a drive that transitions between faster, more direct sections and potentially slower, more local road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m 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 (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 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
|
~0m in
|
North Broadway
Turn right onto North Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward SO East: East Islip
Navigation decision point
Toward SO East: East Islip
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | <0.1 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 Massapequa, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on North Maple Street
93 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward SO East: East Islip
4
Merge onto SO
2.8 mi
·
3 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 lane.
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
·
South Carll Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 Massapequa, NY to Babylon, NY covers 8.4 miles and takes about 12m 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 4.2 miles from North Massapequa, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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 12m 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 (North Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Massapequa, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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