Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
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Bath Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Bath Beach, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Continue on Merrick Road
Turn right onto CR 1
Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Bay Parkway
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
Turn left onto Benson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bay Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Bay Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Bath Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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