Origin
South Hempstead, NY
Morning in South Hempstead on Tuesday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hempstead, 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
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hempstead, NY
Mel Audelo
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
South Hempstead to Babylon is 17 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey keeps you within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time for your destination. You'll want to consider this if you're looking for an uncomplicated hop between these two Long Island points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stratford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hempstead, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Stratford Road
119 ft
·
12 sec
·
Stratford Road
2
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward SO East
4
Merge onto SO
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
8
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward SO East
Navigation decision point
Toward SO East
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 27A / West Main Street
Turn left onto NY 27A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
11 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
23m 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?
This drive leans heavily into highway travel, with 67% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern State Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll also encounter local roads like Farmingdale Road and Little East Neck Road North, which will likely involve navigating intersections and potentially lower speed limits. Expect a relatively quick transit, characteristic of well-maintained parkways designed for efficient travel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Farmingdale Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
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 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in South Hempstead, 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 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and General Grant National Memorial (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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