How far is Babylon, NY from Jamesport, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Jamesport, NY is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
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.
This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Jamesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Jamesport.
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Start on South Carll Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2135 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
565 ft · 18 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto NY 231 North: Huntington
661 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 East: Montauk
969 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
905 ft · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East
707 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
36.7 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 31 North: Riverhead
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Riverhead Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Riverhead Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quogue Riverhead Road
49 m · 2 sec · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Quogue Riverhead Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quogue Riverhead Road
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Turn straight onto Cross River Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross River Drive
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Turn right onto Route 25
3.4 mi · 6 min · Route 25
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 25
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Jamesport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Jamesport?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Babylon and 24.2 miles from Jamesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 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 Jamesport.
Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Jamesport. Straight-line distance: 42.68 mi (68.69 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamesport
City in Daviess County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,710 |
| Coordinates | 40.9495400, -72.5814800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamesport (-72.58148, 40.94954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
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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