Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Great Neck, NY
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This 29.8-mile drive from Babylon to Great Neck, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate the Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, and Northern State Parkway, providing a consistent driving experience for the short duration. This route is perfect for a quick hop between Long Island communities without needing an overnight stay.
| 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 |
| South Middle Neck Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lakeville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Great Neck, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Take the ramp
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto M
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
Continue on South Middle Neck Road
Turn right onto Baker Hill Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Take the exit toward M North: Mineola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Great Neck on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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.
Expect a highway-centric experience for this 29.8-mile trip, with 66% of the drive taking place on parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent flow of traffic. While primarily on parkways, the character remains focused on efficient travel rather than scenic overlooks. You'll experience a smooth, albeit potentially busy, drive as you transition between these main parkways. The road's personality is that of a functional corridor designed for steady progress.
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.
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 17 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Great Neck, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset and Searingtown.
So West: New York
M North: Mineola
N West: New York
Manhasset
Searingtown
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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