How far is Babylon, NY from Independence, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Independence, NY is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Independence.
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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
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
3135 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
1323 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road
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Continue on State Highway 417
111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Main Street
817 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417
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Turn left onto Independence Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Independence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Independence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Independence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
76.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Babylon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Independence?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cochecton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Babylon and 171.7 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.55 one way or $97.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Babylon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Cochecton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cochecton.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Independence. Straight-line distance: 250.15 mi (402.58 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
Town in Allegany County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 42.0881200, -77.7813800 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-77.78138, 42.08812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $4.01 | $48.55 | $97.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.84 | $113.69 |
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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