Origin
North Hills, NY
Late night in North Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Hills, NY to Babylon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.2 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Hills to Babylon is 25.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, and Wantagh State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily on New York parkways, moving you across Long Island. Given its short distance and focus on highway travel, it's an efficient way to get from one point to another without significant detours. The regions are both within the Northeast, specifically New York State, making it a local transit rather than an extensive exploration. Consider this trip for its directness and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State Parkway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Wantagh State Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shelter Rock Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern State Parkway
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hills, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Shelter Rock Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto N
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 33
Toward W South: Jones Beach
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Wantagh State Parkway
Toward W: Jones Beach
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit W4 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto SO
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
12
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward W South: Jones Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward W South: Jones Beach
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit W4 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
35m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing major parkways. You'll experience a consistent flow on roads like the Northern State Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted stretch measures 6.9 miles. As you progress, the primary roads shift to the Southern State Parkway and then the Wantagh State Parkway, maintaining a similar driving dynamic. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced journey designed for efficient travel across Long Island. It’s less about winding country roads and more about covering ground on well-maintained parkways.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Northern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northern State Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 North Hills, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward W South: Jones Beach, W: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.
W South: Jones Beach
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
W: Jones Beach
8.2 mi in
|
~12m
|
via W
So East: Eastern Long Island
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in North Hills, 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 35m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Northern 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (6 total within detour distance). 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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