How far is Babylon, NY from North Bay Shore, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to North Bay Shore, NY is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and North Bay Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and North Bay Shore.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
738 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1049 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto CR 13 North: Fifth Avenue, Brentwood
761 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
1423 ft · 43 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and North Bay Shore.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
2.26 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to North Bay Shore?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Babylon and 2.7 miles from North Bay Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near North Bay Shore.
Stop Ideas Near West Islip
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Islip.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and North Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 4.33 mi (6.97 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 18,944 |
| Coordinates | 40.7362100, -73.2626200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bay Shore (-73.26262, 40.73621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
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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