Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Oceanside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Oceanside, NY
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Trip Overview
Babylon to Oceanside is 18.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief length and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple leg of a larger journey. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more urban driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| West Montauk Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Long Beach Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Merrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Line Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Sunrise Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Oceanside, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Long Beach Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Long Beach Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Long Beach Road
11
Arrive at destination
Long Beach Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — 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
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 1 / County Line Road
Turn right onto CR 1 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Old Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
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.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Long Beach Road
Turn left onto North Long Beach Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Oceanside, NY
Late night in Oceanside on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
27m 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 is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 10.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of consistent forward motion. You'll be navigating along West Montauk Highway and Montauk Highway as well, so be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights. The road conditions will likely vary, typical of a busy local commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 5.7 miles (CR 1 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Old Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 27m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 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 5.7 miles (CR 1 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Old Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oceanside, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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