Origin
Huntington Bay, NY
Afternoon in Huntington Bay on Sunday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington Bay, 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
33m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington Bay, NY
Mel Audelo
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Huntington Bay to Babylon is 17.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Deer Park Avenue and Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within New York's Northeast region, making it a straightforward local hop. Given its short distance and minimal highway time, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of Long Island. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-area feel rather than high-speed travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Avenue | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Park Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vineyard Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fort Hill Road | 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 Huntington Bay, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Vineyard Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Vineyard Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fort Hill Road
3
Turn slight right onto NY 25A
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto CR 35
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Deer Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NY 231
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Deer Park Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fort Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 35 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 35 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
16.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
Turn right onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
12:08 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 13% on highways. You'll experience a 6.5-mile stretch on Deer Park Avenue, which is the longest continuous segment before you might transition to other roads. Expect to navigate local traffic and intersections frequently, as the profile suggests a more urban or suburban driving experience rather than open highway cruising.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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 1.5 miles in near Fort Hill 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 17.1 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 1.5 miles (Fort Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (CR 35 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 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.
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 Huntington Bay, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Islip along the way.
Islip
14.2 mi in
|
~28m
|
via NY 231
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington Bay, 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 33m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 1.5 miles (Fort Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (CR 35 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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