Origin
Hewlett Harbor, NY
Morning in Hewlett Harbor on Sunday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hewlett 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
30m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hewlett Harbor, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Hewlett Harbor, NY to Babylon, NY is 21.3 miles and takes about 30m via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, making it a convenient option if you're looking to explore more of Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties. The drive primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a relaxed pace for your travels. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Auerbach Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Everit Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway South Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hewlett Harbor, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Everit Place
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Everit Place
2
Continue on Everit Avenue
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Everit Avenue
3
Continue on Everit Avenue
471 ft
·
15 sec
·
Everit Avenue
4
Turn right onto Auerbach Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Auerbach Avenue
5
Turn slight left
110 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn straight onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
7
Continue on Union Avenue
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
Union Avenue
8
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
295 ft
·
9 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
9
Turn right onto NY 27
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Toward NY 109
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
12
Turn straight onto NY 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
13
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
14
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Auerbach Avenue
Turn right onto Auerbach Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road toward NY 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 109
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
8:42 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
30m 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?
You'll spend no time on highways for this 21.3-mile drive, as the highway share is 0%. The longest continuous stretch is 16.8 miles on Sunrise Highway, which is a surface road. Expect frequent intersections and local traffic as you navigate through neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Auerbach Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Auerbach Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Hewlett 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 30m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Auerbach Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): 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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