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Trip from Babylon, NY to Neponsit, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

32.1 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Downtown Neponsit, NY, NY

Neponsit, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 32.1-mile drive from Babylon, NY, to Neponsit, NY, is estimated to take about 57 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll be covering a relatively short distance, making it an easy excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, so it's a budget-friendly option. The route primarily utilizes Sunrise Highway, Beach Channel Drive, and Peninsula Boulevard, suggesting a local feel rather than a pure highway experience. Given its brevity and the $5 fuel estimate, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick visit, offering flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 13 mi 16m
Beach Channel Drive 5 mi 13m
Peninsula Boulevard 3.7 mi 6m
West Montauk Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Montauk Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Newport Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
Merrick Road 1 mi 1m
Sheridan Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 13 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Neponsit, NY.

1

Start on South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on NY 27A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
4

Continue on NY 27A

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Montauk Highway
5

Continue on Merrick Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merrick Road
6

Turn right onto CR 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Line Road
7

Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway
8

Merge onto NY 27

13 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on Bay Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bay Boulevard
11

Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Nassau Expressway
12

Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
14

Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
15

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
17

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

2.0 mi · 5 min · Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on Rockaway Freeway

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Rockaway Freeway
19

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

1.6 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
20

Turn left onto Beach 116th Street

133 ft · 10 sec · Beach 116th Street
21

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Newport Avenue
22

Turn left onto Beach 142nd Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Beach 142nd Street
23

Turn right onto Neponsit Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Neponsit Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Neponsit Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Rockaway, NY

16 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Queens, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 27A / West Main Street

Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
19.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | Peninsula Boulevard

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
24 mi into trip | ~35m in | Burnside Avenue

Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
32 mi into trip | ~57m in | Neponsit Avenue

Turn right onto Neponsit Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.70 one way

$11.39 round trip

$4.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.85 $6.12 $12.25
premium $5.24 $6.62 $13.24
diesel $5.35 $6.76 $13.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.81 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.49 $2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of May 23, 2026

Origin

Babylon, NY

Evening in Babylon on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain

E 13 to 20 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 4:42PM EDT until May 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24PM EDT until May 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Neponsit, NY

Evening in Neponsit on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Light Rain

E 21 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 4:42PM EDT until May 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24PM EDT until May 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

7 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

57m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 32.1-mile trip. While there's a 40% highway share, meaning some faster stretches, the route is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13 miles on Sunrise Highway, after which you'll transition to more local roads like Beach Channel Drive and Peninsula Boulevard. This means you'll be navigating through various neighborhoods and potentially encountering more traffic signals and varied speed limits, so stay alert.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27A / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (Peninsula Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

25 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

27 ft

Total Descent

29 ft

Highest Point

25 ft

~16 mi in

Elevation Range

19 ft

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 57m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (NY 27A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles (Peninsula Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). 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 Neponsit, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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