How far is Babylon, NY from Sands Point, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Sands Point, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Sands Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Sands Point.
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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
2483 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Continue on Farmingdale Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
965 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M North: Mineola
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York
2679 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Service Road
730 ft · 16 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Continue on Port Washington Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Port Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Shore Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Sands Point Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sands Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sands Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Sands Point.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.2 mi · 00h 11m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Sands Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Sands Point?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Uniondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Babylon and 15.5 miles from Sands Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near Sands Point.
Stop Ideas Near Uniondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uniondale.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Sands Point. Straight-line distance: 23.22 mi (37.37 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sands Point
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 2,802 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -73.7187400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sands Point (-73.71874, 40.85177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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