Origin
West Babylon, NY
Late night in West Babylon on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Babylon, NY to Queens, 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
42m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Babylon, NY
Peter Olexa
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
West Babylon, NY to Queens, NY is 27.7 miles and takes about 42m via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure highway experience. It's a relatively short distance, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or an easy addition to a longer journey. Consider this route when you need to get from western Long Island into the heart of Queens without committing to a full day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 21.9 mi | 28m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arthur Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 21.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Little East Neck Road North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Little East Neck Road North
2
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
5
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NY 27 West
6
Merge onto NY 27
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
14
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
15
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
16
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arthur Avenue
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jerome Avenue
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
Navigation decision point
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
42m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 5% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 21.9 miles on Sunrise Highway, which will likely feel like the main part of your drive. After that, you'll transition to surface streets for the remainder of the trip, encountering more local traffic and intersections. Be prepared for urban merging and traffic patterns as you approach Queens.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Arthur Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Arthur Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from West Babylon, NY to Queens, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
22.4 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Arriving in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
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 42m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on Sunrise 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 Queens, 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 0.3 miles (Arthur Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sunrise Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, 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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