Origin
Northampton, NY
Morning in Northampton on Sunday
Local time
9:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, 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
55m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Northampton, NY to Babylon, NY is 39.1 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing familiar Northeast terrain. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward hop for local travel or a quick connection between points. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct path without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 30.6 mi | 41m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 30.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 51
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
2
Continue on CR 51
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
3
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto NY 27
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
8
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Northampton, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward NY 27 West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
38.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
Turn right onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
9:05 AM
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
2 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
55m 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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 33% of the drive on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single main road is 30.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. Expect frequent intersections and potential for local traffic as you approach your destination.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
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 39.1 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 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Northampton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1189
Top landmarks
- • Northampton Cathedral — catholic cathedral
- • Northampton Castle — castle in Northampton, England, UK
- • All Saints' Church, Northampton — Grade I listed church in Northampton, United Kingdom
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 55m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 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 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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