How far is Babylon, NY from Fresh Meadows, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Fresh Meadows, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated-place in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Fresh Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Fresh Meadows.
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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
17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Utopia Parkway, 164th Street
603 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
140 m · 10 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
1740 ft · 47 sec · Utopia Parkway
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Turn right onto 67th Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · 67th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 67th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Fresh Meadows.
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
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Babylon and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Fresh Meadows?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Uniondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Babylon and 15.2 miles from Fresh Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Babylon and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Uniondale
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 Uniondale.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Fresh Meadows. Straight-line distance: 24.65 mi (39.67 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresh Meadows
Fresh Meadows is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7348200, -73.7934700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fresh Meadows (-73.79347, 40.73482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
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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