Origin
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Great Neck Estates, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Great Neck Estates, NY
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Trip Overview
Babylon, NY to Great Neck Estates, NY is 29.2 miles and takes about 42m via Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, and Northern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, suitable for a single-day excursion, primarily utilizing parkways. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward commute between these Long Island locations, keeping the focus on efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Middle Neck Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lakeville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Great Neck Estates, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
4
Continue on NY 109
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6
Merge onto SO
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 22N
Toward M North: Mineola
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto M
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward N West: New York
10
Merge onto N
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West
15
Merge onto I 495
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 33
Toward Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great Neck
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeville Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on South Middle Neck Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Middle Neck Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Cedar Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Cedar Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward M North: Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22N
Toward M North: Mineola
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
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 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtow...
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great Neck
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 33
Toward Community Drive, Lakeville Road, Great N...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Great Neck Estates, NY
Morning in Great Neck Estates on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the route on parkways. You'll experience a stretch of 9.2 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on well-maintained parkways, which often feature fewer commercial vehicles and more controlled access compared to typical interstates. The density of exits will be noticeable as you navigate the parkway system.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Meadowbrook State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Great Neck Estates, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset, Searingtown and Great Neck.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~8m
M North: Mineola
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
N West: New York
20 mi in
|
~27m
Manhasset
24.5 mi in
|
~33m
Searingtown
24.5 mi in
|
~33m
Great Neck
26.3 mi in
|
~36m
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Great Neck Estates, 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 42m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Southern State 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 Great Neck Estates, 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 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Neck Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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