Origin
Bloomfield, NY
Afternoon in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NY to Babylon, 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
1h 20m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 54-mile drive from Bloomfield, NY to Babylon, NY is a quick trip, typically taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes. With an 83% highway share, it's a straightforward journey best suited for a single day of travel. You'll be navigating familiar Northeast roadways, focusing on the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option for a short excursion. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing to break up the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Glen Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Fahy Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
300 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Street
3
Continue on Fahy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fahy Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Fahy Avenue
362 ft
·
19 sec
·
Fahy Avenue
5
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lamberts Lane
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
7
Merge onto I 278; NY 440
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
10
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
11
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto BP
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
18
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Bloomfield, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 48.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Lamberts Lane
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Brid...
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
9
30.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Babylon, NY
Afternoon in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
27 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 54-mile trip. You'll spend about 83% of your time on major parkways like the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, which are designed for steady progress. The longest stretch without a significant break is 20.8 miles on the Belt Parkway. While primarily highway, these parkways can offer a slightly different feel than a typical interstate, often with more landscaping. The drive is set up for consistent speed and minimal interruptions.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Lamberts Lane.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bloomfield, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Upper Level
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
John F Kennedy International Airport
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Belt Parkway East
8.9 mi in
|
~15m
Eastern Long Island
30.7 mi in
|
~48m
|
via SO
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomfield, NY
Full guide →Bloomfield (New York) is in the Western Finger Lakes.
Arriving 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Belt 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 Babylon, 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 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Statue Of Liberty 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 Babylon, 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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