Origin
Shinnecock Hills, NY
Morning in Shinnecock Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shinnecock Hills, 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 7m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shinnecock Hills, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Shinnecock Hills to Babylon is 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Sunrise Highway, offering a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hills Station Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Road 39 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McGregor Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinnecock Hills, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on McGregor Drive
323 ft
·
20 sec
·
McGregor Drive
2
Turn sharp right onto Hills Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hills Station Road
3
Turn left onto NY 27; CR 39
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Road 39
4
Continue on NY 27
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
8
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Shinnecock Hills, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hills Station Road
Turn sharp right onto Hills Station Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
Turn left onto NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
Navigation decision point
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
3
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
NY 27A / East Main Street
Turn right onto NY 27A / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.01 one way
$16.02 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.87 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
7:24 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
6 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 7m 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 drive is mostly on surface roads, with about 35% of the 49.3 miles on highways like Sunrise Highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 46.3 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to local roads. Expect frequent exits and changes in speed limits as you approach and navigate through populated areas. The Babylon-Northport Expressway segment will feel more like a traditional highway before merging into East Main Street.
Only 3% 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: 46.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near Hills Station Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hills Station Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Shinnecock Hills, 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 7m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 0.1 miles (Hills Station Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Babylon, NY
More trips to Babylon, NY
Explore more options from Shinnecock Hills, NY or browse trips ending in Babylon, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.