Trip from Selden, NY to Babylon, NY

Q: How long is the trip from Selden, NY to Babylon, NY?

The drive from Selden, NY to Babylon, NY covers 24.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Nicolls Road, Middle Country Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Selden, NY to Babylon, NY flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 155 ft elevation with about 89 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

24.9 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 24.9 miles across Long Island, this trip from Selden to Babylon is a quick journey that typically takes about 32 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing any overnight stops. You will primarily utilize CR 97, Nicolls Road, and NY 27 West to navigate between the two points. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very cost-effective route for your travel plans. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you won't experience significant shifts in landscape or climate. This route is best viewed as a practical, local transit rather than a destination-heavy road trip.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Selden toward Babylon. This route does not feature any highway stretches, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 24.9-mile journey. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. You will need to stay alert as you maneuver through the local intersections that connect these two points. It is a straightforward trip, though the lack of high-speed stretches means you should anticipate a consistent, moderate pace behind the wheel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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 13.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

155 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

89 ft

Total Descent

169 ft

Highest Point

155 ft

~3.6 mi in

Elevation Range

148 ft

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 early in the drive near NY 25 / Middle Country Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 25 / Middle Country Road

Depart onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

1.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward CR 97 south: Blue Point

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point

5

9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | 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

22.2 mi into trip | ~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

24.2 mi into trip | ~35m 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.

On the drive from Selden, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point along the way.

Cr 97 South: Blue Point

1.8 mi in | ~2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	13.8 mi	19m
Nicolls Road	5.9 mi	8m
Middle Country Road	1.8 mi	2m
Babylon-Northport Expressway	1.3 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Sunrise Service Road North	0.3 mi	<1m
South Carll Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 13.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on NY 25

1.8 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road

Use the left lane.

2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point Use the left lane.

3

Merge onto CR 97

5.9 mi · 8 min · Nicolls Road

4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Toward NY 27 West: New York

5

Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

6

Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward NY 27 West: New York

8

Merge onto NY 27

13 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 40 Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Sunrise Highway

11

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 40 sec

Toward NY 231 South: Babylon

12

Turn straight onto NY 231

1.3 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Toward NY 27A West: Babylon Use the right lane.

14

Turn right onto NY 27A

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Main Street

15

Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue

16

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.10 one way

$8.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$4.43	$8.86
premium	$4.92	$4.83	$9.65
diesel	$5.61	$5.50	$11.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.5	$2.61	$1.20
Efficient EV	6.2	$2.18	$1.00
EV Truck/SUV	10	$3.49	$1.59

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Selden, NY

Afternoon in Selden on Thursday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Thursday

Local time

12:51 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

10 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

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.

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