Origin
North Patchogue, NY
Late night in North Patchogue on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Patchogue, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Patchogue, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 19.4-mile drive from North Patchogue to Babylon, NY, can be completed in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. The route primarily uses Sunrise Highway and the Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a small portion on East Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is very budget-friendly and easily fits into a single day. The drive’s turn-heavy nature suggests it's best suited for those who enjoy navigating local roads rather than long, open stretches. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 112 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Medford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Patchogue, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 112
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Route 112
2
Continue on NY 112
329 ft
·
10 sec
·
Medford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
9
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sunrise Service Road North
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
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 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
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
23 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19.4-mile trip, with only 9% of the route on highways. The majority of your time, 16.4 miles, will be spent on Sunrise Highway. This section likely involves navigating traffic lights and intersections, characteristic of a busy suburban thoroughfare. The Babylon-Northport Expressway offers a brief stretch of more direct travel before you transition back to local streets like East Main Street for the final leg into Babylon. The overall feel is one of constant engagement with the road rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Sunrise Service Road North.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in North Patchogue, 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 28m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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