Origin
Terryville, NY
Night in Terryville on Saturday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terryville, 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
38m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terryville, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Terryville to Babylon is 24.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Nesconset Highway, Smithtown Bypass, and Heckscher State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions on this route, making it a straightforward option for a short hop. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nesconset Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Nesconset Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terryville, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 347
526 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2
Take the exit
428 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Broadway NORTH, U-Turn to Route 347 WEST
3
Turn sharp left onto NY 347
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NY 347
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
5
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
7
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
10
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
12
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto NY 231
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 231
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon, West Islip
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Broadway NORTH, U-Turn to Route 347 WEST
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Broadway NORTH, U-Turn to Route 347 WEST
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Turn sharp left onto NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 231 South: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 39S
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
7
24.1 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
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $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
Night in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
10:55 PM
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
2 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
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?
About 34% of this 24.8-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.6 miles on Nesconset Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and surface street navigation. The frequent exits and merges are typical of this type of mixed-profile roadway.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Nesconset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 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 Terryville, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
Islip
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Smithtown
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
So: New York
15.1 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Terryville, 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: 24.8 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 (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Nesconset 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: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 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.
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