Origin
Syosset, NY
Morning in Syosset on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syosset, 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
26m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syosset, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 15.6-mile drive from Syosset to Babylon, NY, is easily manageable in just 26 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate along Farmingdale Road, the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, and Fulton Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route offers a budget-friendly way to travel within the Northeast region. Its mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, so no overnight stay is necessary. This trip is ideal for a quick, efficient journey with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Fulton Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Plainview Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Merritts Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmingdale Road
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syosset, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
341 ft
·
10 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
5
Merge onto NY 135
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 8
Toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Powell Avenue
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Plainview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainview Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Plainview Road
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plainview Road
10
Continue on Plainview Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Plainview Road
11
Turn slight right
325 ft
·
19 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto Merritts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Merritts Road
13
Turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fulton Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NY 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on NY 109
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
17
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Turn left onto NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Powell Avenue
Turn left onto Powell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 24 / Fulton Street
Turn left onto NY 24 / Fulton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 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
8 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
26m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along Farmingdale Road, offering a bit of consistent travel before transitioning. The drive will likely feel like a blend of faster expressway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic change in road character throughout the short trip.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Farmingdale Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.1 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Syosset, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Bethpage and Bethpage Park.
Bethpage
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
Bethpage Park
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Syosset, 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 26m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Farmingdale Road. 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: at 1.1 miles (NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Hamilton Grange National Memorial 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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