Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Jericho, NY
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Babylon, NY to Jericho, NY is 16.6 miles and takes about 25m via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through more developed areas. With a short duration and minimal mileage, this journey is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion. Consider this drive when you need to cover a modest distance efficiently within the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hicksville Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jericho Turnpike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Jericho, 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
Turn right onto NY 107
Continue on NY 107
Turn straight onto NY 107
Continue on NY 107
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto NY 25
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward SO West: New York
Navigation decision point
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 107 North: Hicksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Jericho on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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.
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience with many changes in direction. Only 25% of the drive utilizes highways, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.2 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and frequent adjustments as you transition between different road types.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27A / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NY 109 / Little East Neck Road North): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Babylon, NY to Jericho, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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