How far is Babylon, NY from Flanders, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Flanders, NY is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.26 mi
01h 02m
Flight
39.72 mi
63.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.26 mi
Kilometers
71.23 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flanders
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Flanders
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
North Bellport
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Babylon
22.1 mi
00h 31m
To Flanders
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
Flanders Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Riverhead Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road

    49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cross River Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Cross River Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Flanders Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flanders Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flanders Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
36.9 mi · 83%
Quogue Riverhead Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Flanders Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.26 mi · 3%
Cross River Drive
1.02 mi · 2%
Old Riverhead Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

36.7 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellport
00h 31m from Babylon
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Flanders.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

North Bellport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Babylon and 22.2 miles from Flanders.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bellport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Bellport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

49 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

59 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

72 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Flanders. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.92 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Flanders

#2 Flanders

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,472
Coordinates40.9034300, -72.6175900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Flanders (-72.61759, 40.90343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.51
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.25 $12.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.17
Diesel $4.69 $7.32 $14.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Flanders. The current time is 23:26:37.

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.