How far is Babylon, NY from Ridgewood, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Ridgewood, NY is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Ridgewood.
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Start on South Carll Avenue
21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Montauk Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway
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Continue on West Montauk Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montauk Highway
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Continue on Merrick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Merrick Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2724 ft · 1 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway
2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway
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Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Avenue
2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
967 ft · 22 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Hale Avenue
1879 ft · 1 min · Hale Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Force Tube Avenue
140 m · 17 sec · Force Tube Avenue
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Continue on Highland Boulevard
2055 ft · 43 sec · Highland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vermont Place
2426 ft · 1 min · Vermont Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cypress Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Cornelia Street
25 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Ridgewood.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Babylon and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Babylon and 16.6 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babylon and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.9 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgewood
Ridgewood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7001000, -73.9056900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgewood (-73.90569, 40.7001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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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