The drive from Amagansett, NY to Babylon, NY covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, County Road 39A for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 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.
Midpoint
34 miles from Amagansett, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
46.3 mi
1h 1m
Montauk Highway
11.1 mi
22m
County Road 39A
5.5 mi
11m
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
Pantigo Road
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
1 mi
2m
Woods Lane
0.5 mi
1m
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 Amagansett, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.1 mi·2 min·Montauk Highway
2
Continue on NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Pantigo Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 27
0.5 mi·1 min·Woods Lane
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on NY 27
10 mi·20 min·Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft·7 sec·NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi·11 min·County Road 39A
8
Continue on NY 27
46 mi·1 hr·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 40Toward NY 231: Huntington, BabylonUse 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: BabylonUse 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
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 34 miles from Amagansett, NY, or about 59m 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 15 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 59m 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 30m
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 Amagansett, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amagansett, NY
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Amagansett, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip|~6m in|NY 27 / Woods Lane
Turn right onto NY 27 / Woods Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.8 mi into trip|~28m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3
13.9 mi into trip|~28m in|NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.07 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$11.94
$23.89
premium
$4.87
$13.01
$26.02
diesel
$5.40
$14.44
$28.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.94
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.51
$4.35
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 26, 2026
Origin
Amagansett, NY
Late night
in Amagansett on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Rain Showers
E 6 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Rain Showers
E 10 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM 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
2 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
1h 45m 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.
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 49.2
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
67.9 mi in 1h 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 3.2 miles in near NY 27 / Woods Lane.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 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 3.2 miles (NY 27 / Woods Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (NY 27 / Woods Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.9 miles (NY 27; CR 39A / County Road 39A): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, NY before heading back.
