How far is Babylon, NY from East Shoreham, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to East Shoreham, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
34.35 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.99 mi
46.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.35 mi
Kilometers
55.28 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Shoreham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive East Shoreham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
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
Nesconset
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Babylon
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To East Shoreham
17.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and East Shoreham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 6 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2135 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    565 ft · 18 sec · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NY 231 North: Huntington

    661 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 East: Montauk

    969 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    905 ft · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East

    707 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    2494 ft · 39 sec · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway

    743 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road

    2890 ft · 55 sec · Sunrise Highway South Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward RM North

    803 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    698 ft · 11 sec · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Route 25A

    883 ft · 19 sec · Route 25A

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    822 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 25A EAST
8.09 mi · 24%
Nesconset Highway
7.93 mi · 23%
Sagtikos State Parkway
4.06 mi · 12%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
3.55 mi · 10%
Long Island Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
Wheeler Road
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 25A EAST

Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River

8.09 mi · 00h 14m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nesconset
00h 25m from Babylon
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near East Shoreham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Babylon to East Shoreham?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Nesconset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Babylon and 17.2 miles from East Shoreham.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near East Shoreham.

Stop Ideas Near Nesconset

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 Nesconset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

36 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and East Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.66 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
East Shoreham

#2 East Shoreham

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population6,666
Coordinates40.9448200, -72.8795500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: East Shoreham (-72.87955, 40.94482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and East Shoreham. The current time is 00:03:58.

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.