Origin
West Babylon, NY
Evening in West Babylon on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Babylon, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from West Babylon to Brooklyn, expect a 35-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward day trip, making it perfect for a quick transition between Long Island and the city. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance. Because you will be navigating entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, the drive offers a consistent, urban pace. It is an efficient path for commuters or visitors looking to move between the two points without the need for an overnight stay.
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
16.9 miles from West Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of open highways; this 35-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on routes like Sunrise Highway, Arthur Avenue, and Jerome Avenue to navigate the transition. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should prepare for a steady rhythm of stop-and-go driving. The character of this trip is defined by its local nature, requiring your full attention as you maneuver through the turns and intersections that connect West Babylon to Brooklyn.
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 21.9 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 0.3 miles in near Arthur Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 33.7 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 0.3 miles (Arthur Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Arthur Avenue
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jerome Avenue
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
Navigation decision point
6
24.3 mi into trip
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~33m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from West Babylon, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
22.4 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 21.9 mi | 28m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arthur Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 21.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Little East Neck Road North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Little East Neck Road North
Use the none lane.
2
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NY 27 West
6
Merge onto NY 27
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Flexibility is your greatest advantage on this short, 1-hour drive, as you can easily adjust your departure to avoid peak local traffic. Given the lack of planned stops, make sure to handle any necessary errands or fuel top-offs before you get behind the wheel, especially since your estimated fuel cost is only $6. Since you are navigating local streets, keep a close eye on your GPS to manage the frequent turns along Arthur and Jerome Avenues. Because this is a relatively quick trip, you do not need to worry about pacing or overnight breaks, allowing you to focus entirely on the navigation through the various local transit corridors.
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 16.9 miles from West Babylon, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 33.7 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Babylon, 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 West Babylon, NY
This is one driving day of about 33.7 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Babylon, 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 21.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from West Babylon, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from West Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| premium | $4.88 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
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: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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
50m 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 West Babylon, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 33.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from West Babylon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 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 14 significant decision points across 33.7 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 0.3 miles (Arthur Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from West Babylon, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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