Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to North Valley Stream, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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North Valley Stream, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Babylon to North Valley Stream, this 22-mile trek is a straightforward run across Long Island. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Since the route is short and efficient, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two points without any required stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dutch Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Fletcher Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Corona Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 15.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and North Valley Stream, 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
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right
149 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Corona Avenue
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
Corona Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dutch Broadway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn sharp left onto North Fletcher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Fletcher Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North Fletcher Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Corona Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
8
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right toward Corona Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Corona Avenue North
6
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Dutch Broadway
Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Fletcher Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Fletcher Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
North Valley Stream, NY
Late night in North Valley Stream on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
30m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your time spent on major arteries like the Southern State Parkway. You will find yourself cruising along a 15.7-mile uninterrupted stretch on that parkway, which defines the bulk of your experience behind the wheel. Expect a fast-paced environment that transitions from local roads like Farmingdale Road and Little East Neck Road North before merging into the heavier traffic flow. It is a functional, high-speed drive rather than a winding scenic tour, so be prepared to maintain consistent highway speeds for the majority of the 30-minute duration.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Farmingdale Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: 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 North Valley Stream, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York and Corona Avenue North.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~8m
Corona Avenue North
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
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 30m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 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 North Valley Stream, 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 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 North Valley Stream, 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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