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Trip from Elwood, NY to Babylon, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.2 mi

18 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elwood, NY, NY

Elwood, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

Elwood to Babylon is 11.2 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Deer Park Avenue and Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward local transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two nearby areas without requiring extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Deer Park Avenue 6.5 mi 11m
Babylon-Northport Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
East Deer Park Road 1.1 mi 2m
Elwood Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Jericho Turnpike 0.2 mi <1m
South Carll Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Deer Park Avenue — 6.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on CR 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elwood Road
2

Turn right onto NY 25

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Deer Park Road
4

Continue on NY 231

6.5 mi · 11 min · Deer Park Avenue
5

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231

2.3 mi · 3 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto NY 27A

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Main Street
8

Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 66 / East Deer Park Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66 / East Deer Park Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m 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
10.6 mi into trip | ~18m 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
3
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | NY 27A / East Main Street

Turn right onto NY 27A / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.82 one way

$3.64 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $1.97 $3.94
premium $4.87 $2.15 $4.29
diesel $5.40 $2.38 $4.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Elwood, NY

Afternoon in Elwood on Sunday

Local time

12:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NE 9 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

12:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Rain Showers

E 10 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only 22% of the route on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of 6.5 miles on Deer Park Avenue. The Babylon-Northport Expressway segment offers a brief period of faster travel before transitioning back to surface streets. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move between these road types.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Deer Park Avenue.

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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike.

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 11.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.5 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (CR 66 / East Deer Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 miles (NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Elwood, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Islip along the way.

Islip

8.3 mi in | ~14m | via NY 231

About the Cities

Starting in Elwood, NY

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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 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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 6.5 miles on Deer Park Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.5 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (CR 66 / East Deer Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 miles (NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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