This 63.2-mile drive from Sag Harbor, NY to Babylon, NY takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, and Scuttle Hole Road, with a highway share of only 5%. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this is an economical journey through the Northeast region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Sag Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, indicated by its profile. While there's a minimal 5% highway share, the majority of the journey will involve navigating local roads and making turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the local road character returns. This drive is less about high-speed cruising and more about engaging with the local road network as you make your way across Long Island.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 46.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jermain Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Jermain Avenue
Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Madison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Jermain Avenue
Turn left onto Jermain Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
46.3 mi
1h 1m
County Road 39A
5.5 mi
11m
Scuttle Hole Road
4.3 mi
8m
Montauk Highway
2.2 mi
4m
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
1.5 mi
2m
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
Jermain Avenue
0.6 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sag Harbor, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
28 ft·1 sec·this road
2
Continue on Division Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Division Street
3
Turn right onto Jermain Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Jermain Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street
80 ft·8 sec·Madison Street
5
Turn left onto Jermain Avenue
281 ft·12 sec·Jermain Avenue
6
Continue on Jermain Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Jermain Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 79
0.3 mi·58 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on CR 79
1.5 mi·2 min·Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
9
Turn right onto Scuttle Hole Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Scuttle Hole Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Scuttle Hole Road
50 ft·1 sec·Scuttle Hole Road
11
Continue on Scuttle Hole Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Scuttle Hole Road
12
Merge onto NY 27
2.2 mi·4 min·Montauk Highway
13
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft·7 sec·NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
14
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi·11 min·County Road 39A
15
Continue on NY 27
46 mi·1 hr·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 40Toward NY 231: Huntington, BabylonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi·34 sec·Sunrise Highway
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
19
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi·1 min·Babylon-Northport Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: BabylonUse the right lane.
21
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi·50 sec·East Main Street
22
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1-hour and 36-minute duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Sag Harbor at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed morning. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments. The longest stretch on Sunrise Highway is a good place to maintain a steady pace, but be ready for more intricate navigation elsewhere. With a fuel cost around $10, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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 31.6 miles from Sag Harbor, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 14 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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 Sag Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sag Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sag Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Sag Harbor, NY
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 45.8
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.40 one way
$20.81 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.25
$22.50
premium
$4.92
$12.25
$24.50
diesel
$5.61
$13.95
$27.91
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike
(1.5 mi)$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.53
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Sag Harbor, NY
Late night
in Sag Harbor on Friday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Friday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Sag Harbor, NY to Babylon, NY covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, County Road 39A, Scuttle Hole Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Sag Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.40 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 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Jermain Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sag Harbor, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fire Island National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
