Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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North Babylon, NY
Mel Audelo
If you are planning to head from Brooklyn out to North Babylon, expect a straightforward 40.6-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within the Northeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Snyder Avenue, East 31st Street, and Church Avenue rather than major interstates. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $6, this route is budget-friendly for those looking to travel between these two New York locations. Keep in mind that this is a direct, no-stop trip, so you should be prepared to complete the drive in one consistent push.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Sunrise Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Robert Moses Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and North Babylon, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
Keep slight right at fork onto RM
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Brooklyn, 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 0.1 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork onto RM / Robert Moses Causeway toward RM South: Ocean Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in North Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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.
This 40.6-mile trek is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you won't find any highway miles to help you cruise at higher speeds. You will spend your entire time navigating neighborhood streets, with the longest stretch being a 0-mile segment on Snyder Avenue. Because there is a 0% highway share, expect a stop-and-go experience that requires your full attention at every intersection. The route shifts away from the dense urban grid of Brooklyn toward the suburban environment of North Babylon, changing the rhythm of your drive as you progress. Don't expect long, uninterrupted stretches; instead, prepare for a series of turns that demand steady focus behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
107 ft
Highest Point
56 ft
~27 mi in
Elevation Range
46 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and North Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Rm South: Ocean Beaches.
Jfk Long Term Parking
Kiss & Fly
Eastern Long Island
Rm South: Ocean Beaches
Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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