Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Morning in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckahoe, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 52.1 miles, this trip between Tuckahoe and Babylon is a straightforward excursion within the Northeast that you can easily complete in a single day. You should budget approximately 59 minutes of drive time, though local traffic patterns can influence your actual pace. With a fuel cost estimate of $8, it remains a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two New York locales. Because the route is short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It functions best as a direct, no-fuss trip that gets you from point A to point B without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 46.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Sebonac Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Babylon-Northport Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 39 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shrubland Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 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 Tuckahoe, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrubland Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
46 mi
·
1 hr
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NY 231 South: Babylon
10
Turn straight onto NY 231
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Babylon-Northport Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NY 27A West: Babylon
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.1 miles from Tuckahoe, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sebonac Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Sebonac Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39
Navigation decision point
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$8.58 one way
$17.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Sunday
Local time
9:25 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
2 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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on a series of local roads including Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, and County Road 39. This setup means you won't encounter long, uninterrupted high-speed stretches, as the path is defined by its frequent transitions. Navigating these local passages requires more attention to the road than a typical highway drive would demand. Prepare for a consistent, hands-on experience that favors local navigation over rapid transit.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
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 Sebonac Road.
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 52.1 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 (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Sebonac Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Tuckahoe, NY
Full guide →Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
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 13m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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: near the start (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Sebonac Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles (NY 27; CR 39 / County Road 39): Navigation decision point.
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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