How far is Babylon, NY from Fort Hamilton, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Fort Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Fort Hamilton.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on West Montauk Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montauk Highway
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Continue on Merrick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Merrick Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2724 ft · 1 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway
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Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17.5 mi · 26 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Road
2391 ft · 1 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Boulevard
1236 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto 93rd Street
726 ft · 32 sec · 93rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Fort Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belt Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Babylon and Sunny near Fort Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Fort Hamilton?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Babylon and 22 miles from Fort Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babylon and Sunny near Fort Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Fort Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.29 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6187200, -74.0332000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hamilton (-74.0332, 40.61872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.45 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
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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