Origin
Selden, NY
Late night in Selden on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, 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
36m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 24.9 miles across Long Island, this trip from Selden to Babylon is a quick journey that typically takes about 32 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing any overnight stops. You will primarily utilize CR 97, Nicolls Road, and NY 27 West to navigate between the two points. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very cost-effective route for your travel plans. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you won't experience significant shifts in landscape or climate. This route is best viewed as a practical, local transit rather than a destination-heavy road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| Nicolls Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto CR 97
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicolls Road
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
6
Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
Merge onto NY 27
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
12
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Depart onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:18 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
10 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
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Selden toward Babylon. This route does not feature any highway stretches, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 24.9-mile journey. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. You will need to stay alert as you maneuver through the local intersections that connect these two points. It is a straightforward trip, though the lack of high-speed stretches means you should anticipate a consistent, moderate pace behind the wheel.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 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 early in the drive near NY 25 / Middle Country Road.
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 11 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
155 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
155 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
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 Selden, NY to Babylon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 97 South: Blue Point along the way.
Cr 97 South: Blue Point
1.8 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in Selden, 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 36m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 13.8 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: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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