Origin
Oceanside, NY
Late night in Oceanside on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oceanside, 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
27m
Distance
19 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
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.
Oceanside, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Oceanside to Babylon is 19 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Sunrise Highway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns rather than a highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey through Long Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Long Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Farmingdale Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Highway South Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceanside, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn right onto NY 27
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Sunrise Highway
3
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Toward NY 109
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
5
Turn straight onto NY 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmingdale Road
6
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
7
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Sunrise Highway South Service Road
Take the exit onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road toward NY 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 109
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
12:17 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 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
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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily using roads like Sunrise Highway, Long Beach Road, and Farmingdale Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move through various communities. The journey emphasizes local road navigation over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Sunrise Highway South Service Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.2 miles: 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 27m. Total distance: 19 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 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 1.4 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Sunrise Highway South Service Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Fire Island National Seashore and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). 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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