Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY to Flatlands, NY is 35.4 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's primarily a surface road experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick local trip. You'll find the drive manageable, with no overnight stays required and a low fuel cost, making it an accessible route for a weekday or weekend excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Montauk Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Avenue D | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Merrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Flatlands, 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
Merge onto NY 27
Turn straight onto NY 27
Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue
Continue on Avenue D
Turn right onto Foster Avenue
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Lott Place
Turn right onto Harden Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.7 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 6.7 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
| premium | $5.23 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Flatlands on Friday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
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 drive is mostly on surface roads, with only 13% of the 35.4 miles on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on Sunrise Highway, covering 16.7 miles. Expect a more urban feel with frequent intersections and traffic lights as you transition from highway sections to surface streets. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 25.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
36 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~17.7 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Flatlands, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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