How far is Babylon, NY from Stephentown, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Stephentown, NY is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.78 mi
04h 00m
Flight
128.06 mi
206.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.78 mi
Kilometers
274.85 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stephentown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Stephentown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Putnam Lake
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Babylon
85.4 mi
02h 00m
To Stephentown
85.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    965 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    23.4 mi · 32 min · State Highway 22

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 22

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 22

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 22

    12.9 mi · 18 min · State Route 22

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Columbia Pike

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    37 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22

  36. 36

    Continue on NY 22

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22

  37. 37

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  38. 38

    Continue on NY 22

    3 mi · 4 min · NY 22

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 43

    1474 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 43

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 43

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
72.2 mi · 42%
State Highway 22
23.5 mi · 14%
Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 10%
State Route 22
16.8 mi · 10%
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.5 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Continue straight

43.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam Lake
02h 00m from Babylon
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Partly Cloudy near Stephentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Putnam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Babylon and 85.4 miles from Stephentown.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Babylon and Partly Cloudy near Stephentown.

Stop Ideas Near Putnam Lake

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 Putnam Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putnam Lake.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Stephentown. Straight-line distance: 128.06 mi (206.09 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

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

#2 Stephentown

City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

Population2,861
Coordinates42.5486900, -73.3740000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Stephentown (-73.374, 42.54869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.35
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.17 $48.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.02 $54.04
Premium $4.86 $29.31 $58.62
Diesel $4.69 $28.30 $56.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Stephentown. The current time is 08:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.