How far is Babylon, NY from Queens, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Queens, NY is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
34.56 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.78 mi
43.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.78 mi
Kilometers
43.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queens
Wed, May 6, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Wed, May 6, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-05-06T21:07
Arrive Queens
Wed, May 6, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Babylon
14.4 mi
00h 24m
To Queens
20.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Wednesday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 mph S
Destination
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    1579 ft · 46 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Rockaway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 103rd Street

    803 ft · 37 sec · 103rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    78 m · 12 sec · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 104th Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 48%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.34 mi · 10%
West Montauk Highway
2.27 mi · 7%
Montauk Highway
1.54 mi · 4%
Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 4%
Merrick Road
1.03 mi · 3%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 24m from Babylon
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain leaving Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near Queens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Babylon and 20.3 miles from Queens.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near Queens.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.8 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 13.8 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 Freeport.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Queens. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

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

#2 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.47 $10.93
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.86
Diesel $4.69 $5.73 $11.45

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Queens. The current time is 21:07:52.

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.