Origin
Head of the Harbor, NY
Morning in Head of the Harbor on Sunday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Head of the Harbor, 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
34m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Head of the Harbor, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Head of the Harbor to Babylon is 21.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Heckscher State Parkway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on parkways, which typically offer a more scenic and less commercial driving experience than interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Country Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hauppauge Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Heckscher State Parkway
— 3.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of the Harbor, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Bacon Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Road
2
Turn straight onto Hitherbrook Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hitherbrook Road
3
Turn right onto NY 25A
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Country Road
4
Continue on NY 111
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Road
5
Continue on NY 111
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
9
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
11
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto NY 231
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
10:31 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
2 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
34m 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?
About 40% of this 21.3-mile drive is on parkways. The longest continuous stretch on a parkway is 3.9 miles on Heckscher State Parkway. After the parkway sections, you'll transition to surface roads. Expect a mix of controlled-access parkway driving and more conventional road conditions as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Heckscher State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near NY 111 / Wheeler Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Head of the Harbor, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward So: New York and Islip.
So: New York
11.7 mi in
|
~20m
Islip
18.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via NY 231
About the Cities
Starting in Head of the Harbor, 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 34m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Heckscher State 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 6.4 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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