How far is Babylon, NY from Southampton, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Southampton, NY is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.47 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.67 mi
81.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.47 mi
Kilometers
86.05 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shirley
NY

Census-designated place in New York, USA

From Babylon
26.7 mi
00h 38m
To Southampton
26.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 6 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2135 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    565 ft · 18 sec · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NY 231 North: Huntington

    661 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 East: Montauk

    969 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    905 ft · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 East

    707 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    46.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 39

    4 mi · 9 min · County Road 39

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Sea Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Sea Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1789 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
46.3 mi · 87%
County Road 39
3.98 mi · 7%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.26 mi · 2%
North Sea Road
0.66 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

46.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 38m from Babylon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Babylon and Partly Sunny near Southampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Babylon and 26.8 miles from Southampton.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Babylon and Partly Sunny near Southampton.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shirley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

63 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Southampton. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

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

#2 Southampton

Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA

Population58,549
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.3895300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Southampton (-72.38953, 40.88427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.15
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.58 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.86 $9.19 $18.37
Diesel $4.69 $8.87 $17.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Southampton. The current time is 09:23:38.

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.