How far is Babylon, NY from Edgemere, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Edgemere, NY is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.58 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.17 mi
38.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgemere
Sat, Nov 7, 1:28 AM EST
Return by in Babylon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-11-07T00:46
Arrive Edgemere
Sat, Nov 7, 1:28 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
10:00 PM EST
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
Merrick
NY

Hamlet and census-designated place in New York

From Babylon
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Edgemere
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
Edgemere Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montauk Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montauk Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Merrick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merrick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    2724 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Boulevard

    755 ft · 20 sec · Bay Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

    1652 ft · 35 sec · Nassau Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rockaway Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Seagirt Boulevard

    80 m · 17 sec · Seagirt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Seagirt Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · Seagirt Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seagirt Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
13 mi · 49%
Peninsula Boulevard
3.72 mi · 14%
West Montauk Highway
2.27 mi · 9%
Montauk Highway
1.54 mi · 6%
Merrick Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

13 mi · 00h 17m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrick
00h 21m from Babylon
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Mostly Sunny near Edgemere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Babylon and 13.4 miles from Edgemere.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Babylon and Mostly Sunny near Edgemere.

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 12.4 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 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.7 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 14.7 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 Babylon and Edgemere. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.89 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgemere

Edgemere is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5962200, -73.7676300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Edgemere (-73.76763, 40.59622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.58 $9.16
Premium $5.27 $4.95 $9.90
Diesel $6.47 $6.08 $12.16

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Edgemere. The current time is 00:46:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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