How far is Babylon, NY from Carle Place, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Carle Place, NY is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Carle Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Carle Place.
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Start on South Carll Avenue
21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Continue on Farmingdale Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
965 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Country Road, Westbury, Mineola
975 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Old Country Road
1226 ft · 45 sec · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
2302 ft · 1 min · Cherry Lane
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Turn left onto Westbury Avenue
916 ft · 22 sec · Westbury Avenue
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Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue
910 ft · 49 sec · Rushmore Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
53 m · 8 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Carle Place.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near Carle Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Carle Place?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.2 miles from Babylon and 10.3 miles from Carle Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near Carle Place.
Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Wantagh.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Carle Place. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carle Place
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 4,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.7526000, -73.6104100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carle Place (-73.61041, 40.7526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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