Origin
Northport, NY
Late night in Northport on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northport, 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
27m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northport, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Northport, NY to Babylon, NY is 15.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Deer Park Avenue/Elwood Road/Babylon-Northport Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive with several turns, making it ideal for a quick local excursion. The route is primarily local roads with a small highway share, so plan for some traffic lights and intersections along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Avenue | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Elwood Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Deer Park Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Reservoir Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jericho Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Deer Park Avenue
— 6.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
77 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Reservoir Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Reservoir Avenue
4
Continue on CR 10
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Elwood Road
5
Turn right onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Deer Park Road
7
Continue on NY 231
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Deer Park Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Reservoir Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Reservoir Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 66 / East Deer Park Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66 / East Deer Park Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231 / Babylon-Northport Expressway toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
7
14.7 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
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
NE 3 to 7 mph
33% 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
8 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
27m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive, with just 16% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of town roads and expressways, requiring your attention at various intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Deer Park Avenue. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you navigate through local streets and connect between Deer Park Avenue, Elwood Road, and the Babylon-Northport Expressway.
Only 16% 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: 6.5 mi on Deer Park Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Reservoir Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Reservoir Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 66 / East Deer Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Northport, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Islip along the way.
Islip
12.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via NY 231
About the Cities
Starting in Northport, NY
Full guide →Founded 1656
Northport is a village on the North Shore of Long Island in New York. It is located in Suffolk County.
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 27m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 6.5 miles on Deer Park Avenue. 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 0.3 miles (Reservoir Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (NY 25 / East Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 66 / East Deer Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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