Babylon, NY to Brighton Beach, NY is 38.6 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick getaway or an easy day trip without extensive planning. Expect a mixed driving experience as you make your way from Long Island towards the coast. This route is ideal if you're looking for a short, manageable journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi
21m
Belt Parkway
12.8 mi
19m
West Montauk Highway
2.3 mi
3m
Montauk Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Shore Parkway
1.1 mi
2m
Merrick Road
1 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
County Line Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Brighton 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
11 mi·16 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 9Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead BayUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Shore Parkway
1.1 mi·2 min·Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
429 ft·14 sec·Ocean Avenue
15
Turn right onto Emmons Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·Emmons Avenue
16
Continue on Neptune Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Neptune Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Coney Island Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.7 mi into trip|~11m in|NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
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.
8
36.3 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
6
38.3 mi into trip|~57m in|Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$6.78
$13.55
premium
$4.85
$7.37
$14.73
diesel
$4.80
$7.29
$14.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.6
0
$4.05
$1.85
Efficient EV
9.7
0
$3.38
$1.54
EV Truck/SUV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 6, 2026
Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Monday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
E 7 to 10 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:48PM EDT until July 6 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:24PM EDT until July 6 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Brighton Beach, NY
Late night
in Brighton Beach on Monday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 to 15 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:48PM EDT until July 6 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:24PM EDT until July 6 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
3 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
57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed driving profile, with 36% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, and West Montauk Highway, providing a varied experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from more suburban parkways to potentially busier urban-adjacent roads closer to Brighton Beach. Be prepared for changes in traffic patterns and road types.
36% 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: 16.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.7 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
27 ft7 ft
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
27 ft
~11 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Brighton Beach, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Sheepshead Bay.
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 Brighton 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 6.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 Brighton Beach, NY before heading back.
