How far is Babylon, NY from Wading River, NY?
The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Wading River, NY is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and Wading River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and Wading River.
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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
2494 ft · 39 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward RM: Robert Moses Park, Southern Parkway
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway South Service Road
2890 ft · 55 sec · Sunrise Highway South Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward RM North
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Moses Causeway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
698 ft · 11 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
1138 ft · 22 sec · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto Route 25A
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Continue on NY-25A
1520 ft · 37 sec · NY-25A
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Turn left onto Wading River Manor Road
2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Country Road
10 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Country Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and Wading River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Route 25A EAST
Continue on Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River
8.09 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Wading River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babylon to Wading River?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Nesconset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Babylon and 18.2 miles from Wading River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Wading River.
Stop Ideas Near Nesconset
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 Nesconset.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Wading River. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).
#1 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,719 |
| Coordinates | 40.9503800, -72.8426000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wading River (-72.8426, 40.95038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
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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