Origin
Northwest Harbor, NY
Late night in Northwest Harbor on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwest Harbor, 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 48m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwest Harbor, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Northwest Harbor to Babylon is 67.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Sunrise Highway/Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region into the Northeast region. Since it's primarily on surface roads, expect a more local driving experience rather than high-speed highway cruising. With no specific stops noted, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours or a direct transit between your starting and ending points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Montauk Highway | 8.6 mi | 17m |
| County Road 39A | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Stephen Hands Path | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Old Northwest Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Northwest Road
4
Continue on Old Northwest Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Northwest Road
5
Continue on Stephen Hands Path
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Stephen Hands Path
6
Turn right
54 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left
35 ft
·
1 sec
8
Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephen Hands Path
9
Merge onto NY 27
8.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto NY 27
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 27
Toward NY 27 West: New York
11
Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
12
Continue on NY 27
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
16
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 48 minute duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid any potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to Babylon. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and more frequent stops at intersections. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, so factor that into your budget. With only 67.7 miles, you have plenty of flexibility if you decide to make an unplanned stop along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Northwest Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Northwest Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Northwest Harbor, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 67.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Old Northwest Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Montauk Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m 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
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
$11.00 one way
$22.01 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| premium | $4.87 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
1h 48m 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 features a highway share of 2 out of a possible 10, indicating most of your travel will be on surface roads. The longest stretch on a single road is 46.3 miles, which occurs on Sunrise Highway. You'll notice a high number of exits and intersections as you navigate the predominantly surface road profile.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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?
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 1.1 miles in near Old Northwest Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.1 miles (Old Northwest Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Northwest Harbor, 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 1h 48m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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: at 1.1 miles (Old Northwest Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (NY 27 / Montauk 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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