How far is Babylon, NY from Terrace Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Terrace Heights, NY is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Terrace Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Terrace Heights.
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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
17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
2740 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Epsom Course
70 m · 14 sec · Epsom Course
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Turn left onto Dunton Street
740 ft · 36 sec · Dunton Street
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Turn right onto Keno Avenue
1325 ft · 58 sec · Keno Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keno Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Terrace Heights.
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
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain leaving Babylon and Rain near Terrace Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Terrace Heights?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Babylon and 14 miles from Terrace Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Babylon and Rain near Terrace Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Merrick
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 North Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Terrace Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.3 mi (37.5 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrace Heights
Situated within the eastern portion of Queens County in New York City, this residential enclave forms part of the larger Hollis neighborhood surrounding area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7214900, -73.7693000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrace Heights (-73.7693, 40.72149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
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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