How far is Albertson, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Albertson, NY to Babylon, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.15 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.47 mi
28.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.15 mi
Kilometers
40.48 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Albertson
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertson
2026-04-17T22:04
Arrive Babylon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albertson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Albertson
11.1 mi
00h 17m
To Babylon
14 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertson and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertson and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Ridge Lane

    1021 ft · 50 sec · Oak Ridge Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I U Willets Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · I U Willets Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    748 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward W South: Jones Beach

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    684 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wantagh State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Wantagh State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: Eastern Long Island

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertson and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
5.88 mi · 23%
Wantagh State Parkway
5.61 mi · 22%
Northern State Parkway
3.73 mi · 15%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 14%
I U Willets Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

5.88 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 17m from Albertson
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albertson and Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertson to Babylon?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Albertson and 14 miles from Babylon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albertson and Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertson and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.11 km).

Albertson

#1 Albertson

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population5,182
Coordinates40.7734300, -73.6431800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
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#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Lane (-73.64329, 40.773461)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.99 $7.98
Premium $4.86 $4.33 $8.65
Diesel $4.69 $4.18 $8.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertson and Babylon. The current time is 22:04:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.