How far is Babylon, NY from Yonkers, NY?

The driving distance from Babylon, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Road
52.63 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.1 mi
54.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.1 mi
Kilometers
54.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.63 mi
Kilometers
84.7 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babylon
2026-04-22T18:00
Arrive Yonkers
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Elmont
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Babylon
23.1 mi
00h 33m
To Yonkers
29.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    965 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    983 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    738 ft · 27 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

    561 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

    723 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Gun Hill Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward Henry Hudson Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway

    100 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Mosholu Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A South: Manhattan, Henry Hudson Parkway South

    2492 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    829 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9A North: Broadway

    700 ft · 17 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, NY 9A North: Van Cortlandt Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17.9 mi · 34%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 10%
Farmingdale Road
3.59 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.18 mi · 6%
Bronx River Parkway
2.68 mi · 5%
Broadway
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmont
00h 33m from Babylon
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Babylon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Babylon and 29.5 miles from Yonkers.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Babylon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Yonkers.

Stop Ideas Near Elmont

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 Elmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babylon and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 34.1 mi (54.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Yonkers

#2 Yonkers

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population200,040
Coordinates40.9312100, -73.8987500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.04 $18.08
Diesel $4.69 $8.73 $17.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Babylon and Yonkers. The current time is 18:00:39.

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.