How far is Babylon, NY from West Sayville, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to West Sayville, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.19 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.15 mi
19.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.15 mi
Kilometers
19.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.19 mi
Kilometers
22.84 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sayville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive West Sayville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Islip
NY

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

From Babylon
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To West Sayville
7.1 mi
00h 10m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Babylon and West Sayville.

  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

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River

    798 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
8.41 mi · 59%
Montauk Highway
3.51 mi · 25%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.26 mi · 9%
West Main Street
0.4 mi · 3%
NY 27 East
0.32 mi · 2%
NY 27A
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

8.24 mi · 00h 11m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip
00h 10m from Babylon
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near West Sayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Babylon to West Sayville?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Babylon and 7.1 miles from West Sayville.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Babylon and Rain Showers Likely near West Sayville.

Stop Ideas Near 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 Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

45 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

52 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

63 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and West Sayville. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

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

#2 West Sayville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,011
Coordinates40.7278800, -73.0976100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: West Sayville (-73.09761, 40.72788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.01
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.00 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $4.86 $2.43 $4.86
Diesel $4.69 $2.35 $4.69

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 Sayville. The current time is 01:35:30.

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.