Origin
North Sea, NY
Morning in North Sea on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Sea, 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
1h 17m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Sea, NY
Deise Elen
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Sea, NY to Babylon, NY covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, County Road 39, North Sea Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| County Road 39 | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| North Sea Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Hollow Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Noyac Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bay Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sea, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Bay Avenue
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bay Avenue
2
Turn right onto Noyac Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Noyac Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Sea Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sea Road
4
Turn right onto CR 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Hollow Road
5
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
10
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from North Sea, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Noyac Road
Turn right onto Noyac Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Sea Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Sea Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
Turn right onto CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
8
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$8.87 one way
$17.75 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.87 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NE 13 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
27 mi in
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
11 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
1h 17m 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?
54.6 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Noyac 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 54.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Noyac Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Sea Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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: near the start (Noyac Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Sea Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road): 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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