How far is Atlantic Beach, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.67 mi
00h 56m
Flight
22.39 mi
36.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.39 mi
Kilometers
36.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.18 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 9:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Beach
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Merrick
NY

Hamlet and census-designated place in New York

From Atlantic Beach
13.7 mi
00h 28m
To Babylon
20 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Lawrence as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Boulevard

    730 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    874 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1982 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    699 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bay Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec · Bay Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec · Peninsula Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109

    670 ft · 14 sec · Sunrise Highway South Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto NY 109 East: Babylon

    893 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmingdale Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Beach 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
17.1 mi · 51%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.72 mi · 11%
Nassau Expressway
2.87 mi · 9%
Farmingdale Road
1.29 mi · 4%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

17.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrick
00h 28m from Atlantic Beach
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Atlantic Beach to Babylon?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Atlantic Beach and 20 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Merrick

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 Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

42 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.04 km).

Atlantic Beach

#1 Atlantic Beach

Village in New York, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.7290200
Altitude5
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: Park Street (-73.729013, 40.589046)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.57
Diesel $4.69 $5.59 $11.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Beach and Babylon. The current time is 19:31:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.