How far is Bensonhurst, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Bensonhurst, NY to Babylon, NY is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.02 mi
01h 21m
Flight
35.63 mi
57.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.63 mi
Kilometers
57.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.07 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Bensonhurst
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensonhurst
2026-04-15T19:23
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensonhurst
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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Bensonhurst
21.4 mi
00h 40m
To Babylon
24.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bensonhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Parkway

    2819 ft · 1 min · Bay Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    130 m · 9 sec · Shore Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport

    607 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    18.8 mi · 28 min · Belt Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
18.8 mi · 41%
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 40%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 8%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 2%
Bay Parkway
0.53 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

18.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 40m from Bensonhurst
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bensonhurst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Bensonhurst and 24.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 13.2 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.2 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 7.2 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 North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensonhurst and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 35.63 mi (57.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bensonhurst

Bensonhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6017700, -73.9940300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Parkway (-73.994009, 40.601757)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.99
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.49 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.26 $14.52
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.75
Diesel $4.69 $7.60 $15.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensonhurst and Babylon. The current time is 19:23:29.

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.