How far is Babylon, NY from Pelham, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Pelham, NY is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
41.49 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.24 mi
47.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.49 mi
Kilometers
66.77 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Pelham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Babylon
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Pelham
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    965 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    157 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wolfs Lane

    2777 ft · 1 min · Wolfs Lane

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue

    535 ft · 19 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 43%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 12%
Farmingdale Road
3.59 mi · 9%
Hutchinson River Parkway
3.02 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.48 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

17.9 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 30m from Babylon
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Babylon and 20.8 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 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 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.8 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 7.8 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 Malverne.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Pelham

#2 Pelham

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

Population6,917
Coordinates40.9098200, -73.8079100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Pelham (-73.80791, 40.90982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.54 $13.08
Premium $4.86 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $4.69 $6.85 $13.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Pelham. The current time is 04:48:49.

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.