Origin
North Great River, NY
Afternoon in North Great River on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Great River, 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
19m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Great River, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Great River, NY to Babylon, NY is 11.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New York, making it a convenient local excursion. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely cruise without requiring significant planning. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into a busy schedule, offering a straightforward connection between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Sunrise Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Great River, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunrise Highway
2
Take the exit
442 ft
·
18 sec
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NY 27A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NY 27A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Montauk Highway
6
Continue on NY 27A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NY 27A
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Turn right onto NY 27A / Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.67 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
12:24 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
17 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
19m 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 entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend the whole 11.3 miles navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 5.4 miles along Montauk Highway. Expect to encounter frequent intersections as you make your way through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Montauk Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (South Carll Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 North Great River, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cr 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale and Great River.
Cr 85: Montauk Highway
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Oakdale
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Great River
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
About the Cities
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: 11.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Montauk 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (NY 27A / Montauk Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (South Carll Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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