Origin
North Patchogue, NY
Afternoon in North Patchogue on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Patchogue, NY to Babylon, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Patchogue, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 19.4-mile drive from North Patchogue to Babylon, NY, can be completed in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. The route primarily uses Sunrise Highway and the Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a small portion on East Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is very budget-friendly and easily fits into a single day. The drive’s turn-heavy nature suggests it's best suited for those who enjoy navigating local roads rather than long, open stretches. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York.
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
9.7 miles from North Patchogue, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19.4-mile trip, with only 9% of the route on highways. The majority of your time, 16.4 miles, will be spent on Sunrise Highway. This section likely involves navigating traffic lights and intersections, characteristic of a busy suburban thoroughfare. The Babylon-Northport Expressway offers a brief stretch of more direct travel before you transition back to local streets like East Main Street for the final leg into Babylon. The overall feel is one of constant engagement with the road rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 16.4 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Sunrise Service Road North.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Sunrise Service Road North
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m 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 / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip
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~23m 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
18.7 mi into trip
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~26m 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 | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 112 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Medford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Patchogue, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 112
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Route 112
2
Continue on NY 112
329 ft
·
10 sec
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Medford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
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Sunrise Service Road North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
9
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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East Main Street
12
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 28-minute duration and 19.4-mile distance, you have considerable flexibility with this trip. There are no designated stops, so you can depart whenever suits you best. The $3 fuel cost is minimal, so a full tank isn't essential, but it's always wise to start with enough fuel. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns and intersections, particularly on Sunrise Highway, as this is the most turn-heavy part of the drive. Since this is such a quick trip, you can easily add it to another outing or use it for a spontaneous errand.
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 9.7 miles from North Patchogue, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 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 19.4 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
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 Patchogue, 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 Patchogue, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Patchogue, 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 16.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from North Patchogue, NY · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from North Patchogue, 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
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
SW 6 to 10 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:51PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Patchogue, NY to Babylon, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Babylon-Northport Expressway, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from North Patchogue, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Patchogue, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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