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Trip from Babylon, NY to Bath Beach, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Downtown Bath Beach, NY, NY

Bath Beach, NY

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Trip Overview

Babylon, NY to Bath Beach, NY is 41.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and West Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip that offers a mix of highway and local road driving, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive without extensive planning, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 17 mi 25m
Sunrise Highway 16.7 mi 21m
West Montauk Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Montauk Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Merrick Road 1 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
County Line Road 0.5 mi 1m
Old Sunrise Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 17 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on NY 27A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
4

Continue on NY 27A

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Montauk Highway
5

Continue on Merrick Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merrick Road
6

Turn right onto CR 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Line Road
7

Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway
8

Merge onto NY 27

17 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
10

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

15 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 5 Toward Bay Parkway Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

152 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto Bay Parkway

281 ft · 10 sec · Bay Parkway
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cropsey Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto 20th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 20th Avenue
17

Turn left onto Benson Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Benson Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Benson Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queens, NY

21 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

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queens, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.4 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.6 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward Bay Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward Bay Parkway
7
40.7 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
40.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | Bay Parkway

Turn right onto Bay Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
40.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | Cropsey Avenue

Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.73 one way

$13.46 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $7.30 $14.61
premium $4.85 $7.94 $15.88
diesel $4.80 $7.85 $15.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Babylon, NY

Late night in Babylon on Monday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 3 to 12 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Bath Beach, NY

Late night in Bath Beach on Monday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

99°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

6 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 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed driving experience, with 41% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and West Montauk Highway. The longest uninterrupted section is 17 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift between faster-paced parkway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 1 hour 1 minute journey.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 25.4 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 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 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

28 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

72 ft

Total Descent

51 ft

Highest Point

28 ft

~41.6 mi in

Elevation Range

33 ft

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 Babylon, NY to Bath Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

23.4 mi in | ~33m

About the Cities

Starting in Babylon, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Bath Beach, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bath Beach, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bath Beach, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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