How far is Babylon, NY from Kensington, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Kensington, NY is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.9 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.98 mi
54.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sat, Apr 11, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-11T13:12
Arrive Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Babylon
17.9 mi
00h 27m
To Kensington
18 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Kensington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Kensington.

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montauk Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montauk Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Merrick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merrick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    2724 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Westminster Road

    101 m · 19 sec · Westminster Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    679 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Kensington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 46%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 11%
Church Avenue
2.78 mi · 8%
West Montauk Highway
2.27 mi · 6%
Montauk Highway
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 27m from Babylon
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Babylon and Sunny near Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Kensington?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Babylon and 18 miles from Kensington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babylon and Sunny near Kensington.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.68 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kensington

Village in New York, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates40.6462100, -73.9706900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Kensington (-73.97069, 40.64621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.35
Diesel $4.69 $5.96 $11.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Kensington. The current time is 13:12:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.