Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herricks, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Herricks to Babylon is 23.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, and Farmingdale Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive that stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll find it to be a convenient option for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily on parkways, offering a relatively smooth experience for its duration. Plan for a brief journey that requires minimal preparation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Old Country Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Herricks Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Herricks, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on Pine Street
Turn right onto Ivy Place
Turn right onto South Street
Turn left onto Heywood Street
Turn left onto NY 25B
Turn right onto Herricks Road
Continue on Old Country Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto M
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Ivy Place
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Herricks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward M South: Jones Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Herricks on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 route offers a mixed drive, with 60% of it utilizing highways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles on the Southern State Parkway. The initial part of the drive will likely feel like a typical parkway experience, transitioning to other parkways and then Farmingdale Road. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on the parkways and potentially slightly more varied conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a winding scenic tour.
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 early in the drive near Ivy Place.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.4 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: near the start (Ivy Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Herricks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Herricks, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward M South: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.
M South: Jones Beach
So East: Eastern Long Island
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.4 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 (60%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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