How far is Babylon, NY from Shirley, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Shirley, NY is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Shirley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Shirley.
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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
23.7 mi · 32 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46: William Floyd Parkway South, Shirley
1333 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway
815 ft · 21 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Turn left onto Montauk Highway
541 ft · 15 sec · Montauk Highway
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Turn right onto Aletta Place
78 m · 10 sec · Aletta Place
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Turn right
113 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway
116 m · 9 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Floyd Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Shirley.
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
23.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny near Shirley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Shirley?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Babylon and 13.4 miles from Shirley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Shirley is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Bohemia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bohemia.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Shirley. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shirley
Census-designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 27,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014900, -72.8676000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shirley (-72.8676, 40.80149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
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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