Origin
West Sayville, NY
Late night in West Sayville on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Sayville, 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
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
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.
West Sayville, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
West Sayville to Babylon is 13.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Montauk Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. It's a simple trip, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic cruise without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, making it an easy drive for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montauk Highway | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| East Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Carll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Montauk Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sayville, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 85
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on CR 85
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NY 27A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Montauk Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Montauk Highway
5
Continue on NY 27A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NY 27A
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NY 27A
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.49 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:52 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
15 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
23m 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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend the majority of your time on Montauk Highway, which accounts for the longest stretch of 8.8 miles. Expect local traffic conditions as you navigate through East Main Street and Main Street in Babylon.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Montauk Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near South Carll Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Sayville, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13.8 miles (South Carll Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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: 13.8 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Montauk 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13.8 miles (South Carll Avenue): 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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