Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Hauppauge, 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
21m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Hauppauge, NY
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Trip Overview
Babylon, NY to Hauppauge, NY is 14 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Sagtikos State Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in Suffolk County. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a quick transit rather than an extensive exploration. Plan for this to be an easy, same-day excursion, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Long Island Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Robert Moses Causeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Express Drive South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sunrise Highway South Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sagtikos State Parkway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Hauppauge, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on NY 27A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 231 North: Huntington
5
Continue on NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 27 East: Montauk
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 27 East
9
Merge onto NY 27
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 41
Toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward RM North
13
Merge onto RM
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Moses Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto SO
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SA
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
21
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Express Drive South
22
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
23
Turn sharp left
89 ft
·
13 sec
24
Turn sharp left
43 ft
·
3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
7
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
6
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.55 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hauppauge, NY
Late night in Hauppauge on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
4 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
21m 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 route features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 55% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 4.1 miles on the Sagtikos State Parkway before transitioning. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate between the parkway and the Long Island Expressway, typical for this type of corridor.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Sagtikos State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.9 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 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hauppauge, NY, road signs point toward Rm: Robert Moses Park, Rm North, Kings Park and Islip.
Rm: Robert Moses Park
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Rm North
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Kings Park
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via SA
Islip
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, 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 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 4.1 miles on Sagtikos 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 Hauppauge, 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. 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 Hauppauge, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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