How far is Babylon, NY from Montauk, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Montauk, NY is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Montauk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Montauk.
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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
46.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Woods Lane
2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pantigo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pantigo Road
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on Montauk Point State Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montauk Point State Parkway
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Continue on Montauk Highway
860 ft · 26 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn left onto Second House Road
2345 ft · 1 min · Second House Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second House Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Montauk.
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
46.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Montauk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Montauk?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Flanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Babylon and 39.7 miles from Montauk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.23 one way or $22.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Montauk.
Stop Ideas Near Flanders
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 Flanders.
Old Saybrook station
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Montauk. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montauk
Census-designated place in New York, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359400, -71.9545100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montauk (-71.95451, 41.03594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
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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