Origin
Roslyn, NY
Late night in Roslyn on Sunday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roslyn, 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
35m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roslyn, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 26.9 miles across Long Island, this trip from Roslyn to Babylon is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. Since the entire route is conducted on local roads, you should plan for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable transit between these two Northeast communities. You will navigate through local neighborhoods rather than crossing regional borders, keeping the experience grounded within New York. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Wantagh State Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Roslyn Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Glen Avenue
76 ft
·
9 sec
·
Glen Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Old Northern Boulevard
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Northern Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Roslyn Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roslyn Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto N
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 33
Toward W South: Jones Beach
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Wantagh State Parkway
Toward W: Jones Beach
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit W4 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto SO
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
15
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Northern Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto Old Northern Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward N East: Hauppauge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward W South: Jones Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward W South: Jones Beach
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit W4 E
Toward SO East: Eastern Long Island
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.83 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 7 mph
13% 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
13 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
35m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Roslyn onto Main Street and Roslyn Road. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging or monotonous cruising. Instead, the route demands your full attention as you navigate through the heart of local traffic. Because the entire 26.9-mile distance is comprised of surface streets, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the 38-minute duration. You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating intersections and local thoroughfares rather than long, open stretches of pavement.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Northern Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Roslyn, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward N East: Hauppauge, W South: Jones Beach, W: Jones Beach and So East: Eastern Long Island.
N East: Hauppauge
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
W South: Jones Beach
6.7 mi in
|
~10m
W: Jones Beach
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via W
So East: Eastern Long Island
12.8 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Roslyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1643
Roslyn is a community in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. Anchored by the Village of Roslyn, the community takes immense pride in its rich history, and terrific schools. Like nearby Great Neck and Port Washington, the Roslyn area is home to a large, vibrant Jewish community. This article covers the Village of Roslyn, plus the villages of East Hills, Roslyn Estates, and Roslyn Harbor – along with unincorporated Greenvale and Roslyn Heights; the article on the Village of Flower Hill covers that portion of town (these seven municipalities & hamlets, collectively, form the Greater Roslyn area).
Top landmarks
- • Main Street Historic District — historic area in Roslyn, New York, United States
- • Roslyn Village Historic District — historic district in Roslyn, New York
- • Bryant Library — public library in Roslyn, New York, USA
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 35m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 (Old Northern Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Fire Island National Seashore (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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