Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Bellmore, NY
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Babylon, NY to Bellmore, NY is 11.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a segment of a larger journey without requiring significant planning. You'll mainly navigate well-traveled local roads, so expect typical suburban traffic patterns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Bellmore, 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
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 1 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in Bellmore on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, with no highway driving involved (0% highway share). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles along Sunrise Highway. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Sunrise Highway, West Montauk Highway, and Montauk Highway, which means you'll be dealing with traffic lights and intersections fairly regularly. The drive progresses through a typical suburban landscape, requiring your attention to stay on course and manage the many turns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27A / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (CR 1 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Old Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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