How far is Babylon, NY from West Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to West Bay Shore, NY is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.54 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.5 mi
4.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.5 mi
Kilometers
4.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.54 mi
Kilometers
5.7 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Islip
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Babylon
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To West Bay Shore
1.8 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Babylon and West Bay Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and West Bay Shore.

  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

    3162 ft · 1 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Higbie Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Higbie Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Union Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Thompson Drive

    2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Babylon and West Bay Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Boulevard
1.46 mi · 41%
Higbie Lane
0.65 mi · 18%
Montauk Highway
0.6 mi · 17%
Thompson Drive
0.42 mi · 12%
West Main Street
0.4 mi · 11%
South Carll Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Union Boulevard

Turn right onto Union Boulevard

1.46 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Islip
00h 03m from Babylon
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Babylon to West Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

West Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Babylon and 1.8 miles from West Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near West Islip

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 West Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Islip.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

46 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

53 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

56 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and West Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 2.5 mi (4.02 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West Bay Shore

#2 West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,648
Coordinates40.7087100, -73.2812300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: West Bay Shore (-73.28123, 40.70871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.48
Round trip
$0.96
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.48 $0.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.54 $1.08
Premium $4.86 $0.58 $1.17
Diesel $4.69 $0.56 $1.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and West Bay Shore. The current time is 01:27:39.

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.