Origin
Shirley, NY
Late night in Shirley on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shirley, NY to Babylon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shirley, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Shirley, NY to Babylon, NY is 26.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience, primarily on surface streets with some highway segments. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick excursion or a simple transit between these two Long Island locations without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 24.2 mi | 33m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 46
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3
Merge onto NY 27
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
7
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Depart onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading Rive...
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$4.43 one way
$8.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:57 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
1 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
38m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 6% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like East Main Street, interspersed with stretches on Sunrise Highway and the Babylon-Northport Expressway. The longest uninterrupted highway segment is 24.2 miles on Sunrise Highway, meaning much of your journey will involve more frequent adjustments and attention to traffic signals. The character shifts from more open highway to a more congested, local feel as you approach Babylon.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Shirley, 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 38m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 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: near the start (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.5 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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