How far is Babylon, NY from Woodhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Woodhaven, NY is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.71 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.89 mi
44.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.89 mi
Kilometers
44.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodhaven
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Fri, Oct 16, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Woodhaven
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babylon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Babylon
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Woodhaven
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
Woodhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Montauk Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montauk Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Merrick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Merrick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    2724 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Sunrise Highway

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cohancy Street, Cross Bay Boulevard North

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Conduit Avenue

    1805 ft · 53 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Bay Boulevard

    616 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Conduit Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    158 m · 11 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard

    1757 ft · 47 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard

    526 ft · 25 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodhaven Boulevard

    699 ft · 33 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    2386 ft · 57 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 85th Street

    1250 ft · 1 min · 85th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 85th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 54%
Belt Parkway
4.32 mi · 14%
West Montauk Highway
2.27 mi · 7%
Montauk Highway
1.54 mi · 5%
Merrick Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Cross Bay Boulevard
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 23m from Babylon
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Babylon and Sunny near Woodhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Babylon and 15.4 miles from Woodhaven.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babylon and Sunny near Woodhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

36 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Woodhaven. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.88 km).

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#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodhaven

Woodhaven is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6892700, -73.8579100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Babylon (-73.32568, 40.69566)
End: Woodhaven (-73.85791, 40.68927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.61
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.80 $9.61
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $5.38 $5.81 $11.63
Diesel $6.51 $7.03 $14.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Woodhaven. The current time is 22:38:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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