How far is Babylon, NY from Keene, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Keene, NY is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Keene.
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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 right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N
1 m · 1 sec · State Highway 9N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 9N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Keene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Keene?
The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Babylon and 152.5 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 $43.14 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Keene. Straight-line distance: 247.15 mi (397.75 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
Town in New York
| Population | 1,060 |
| Coordinates | 44.2561600, -73.7920900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keene (-73.79209, 44.25616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.22 | $96.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.30 | $104.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.51 | $101.01 |
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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