Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Spanning 52.2 miles from Babylon to Tuckahoe, this trip is a straightforward journey across the Northeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two New York locations. Since this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway travel. It is a practical choice if you are looking to navigate between these points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h |
| County Road 39 | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sebonac Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Tuckahoe, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27A
Continue on NY 27A
Turn left
Continue on NY 231
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
Turn slight left onto CR 52
Turn right
Continue on this road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward NY 231 North: Huntington
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. You will transition through West Main Street, Montauk Highway, and NY 231 North, navigating local traffic patterns instead of wide-open highway lanes. Since the highway share for this trip is 0%, you will experience a constant, rhythmic change of direction rather than the monotony of long, straight stretches. The character of this route is defined by its local connectivity, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the various turns along the 52.2-mile path. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over fast-paced interstate cruising.
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 around 0.5 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). 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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