Origin
Port Jefferson, NY
Morning in Port Jefferson on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Jefferson, NY to Babylon, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jefferson, NY
Richard Harris
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smithtown Bypass, Heckscher State Parkway, Nicolls Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Smithtown Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 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
14.1 miles from Port Jefferson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smithtown Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 28.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
25 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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.
Between Port Jefferson, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Nesconset Highway West, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Islip and So: New York.
Nesconset Highway West
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Hauppauge
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Smithtown
6.6 mi in
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~10m
Islip
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
So: New York
18.5 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Nicolls Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nesconset Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Smithtown Bypass
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 25A
80 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 25A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
3
Continue on NY 25A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 25A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 25A
5
Continue on NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Country Road
6
Turn left onto CR 97
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nicolls Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
407 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Route 347, Nesconset Highway WEST, Hauppauge, Smithtown
8
Merge onto NY 347
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on NY 347
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
10
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
15
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
17
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto NY 231
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
26
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 14.1 miles from Port Jefferson, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 28.2 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
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 Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Jefferson, 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 Smithtown Bypass for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Port Jefferson, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Port Jefferson, 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
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Morning in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
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
21 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
43m 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 Port Jefferson, NY to Babylon, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smithtown Bypass, Heckscher State Parkway, Nicolls Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Port Jefferson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 28.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Port Jefferson, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Nesconset Highway West, Hauppauge, Smithtown, Islip and So: New York.
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