Origin
East Northport, NY
Late night in East Northport on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Northport, NY to Babylon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Northport, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
East Northport to Babylon is 14.1 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Commack Road, Larkfield Road, and Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, moving you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. With most of the trip on surface roads, you'll experience a more local feel compared to highway cruising. It's a straightforward hop that's easy to fit into any schedule, perfect for a quick transition between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commack Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Larkfield Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Daly Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deer Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Commack Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Northport, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Larkfield Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Larkfield Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on Daly Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Daly Road
4
Turn right onto CR 4
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Commack Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 231
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Park Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Larkfield Road
Turn left onto Larkfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 4 / Commack Road
Turn right onto CR 4 / Commack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 231 / Deer Park Avenue
Turn left onto NY 231 / Deer Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 mostly surface roads, with only 16% of the drive on the highway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 5.9 miles on Commack Road before transitioning. Expect to navigate local traffic and intersections typical of surface street driving for the majority of your trip.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Commack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Larkfield Road.
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 14.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Larkfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 4 / Commack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (NY 231 / Deer Park Avenue): 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.
On the drive from East Northport, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Islip along the way.
Islip
11.2 mi in
|
~19m
|
via NY 231
About the Cities
Starting in East Northport, NY
Full guide →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 25m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Commack Road. 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: near the start (Larkfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (CR 4 / Commack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (NY 231 / Deer Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore. 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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