How far is Brooklyn, NY from North Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to North Babylon, NY is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
40.55 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.21 mi
53.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.55 mi
Kilometers
65.26 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Brooklyn
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To North Babylon
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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 Brooklyn and North Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and North Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert Moses Causeway

    1 km · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    554 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and North 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 61%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 15%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 9%
Sunrise Highway
1.73 mi · 4%
Church Avenue
1.66 mi · 4%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 29m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near North Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to North Babylon?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Brooklyn and 20.3 miles from North Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near North Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13 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 13.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.8 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 11.8 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 South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and North Babylon. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.45 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
North Babylon

#2 North Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,509
Coordinates40.7164900, -73.3217900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: North Babylon (-73.32179, 40.71649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.47
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.73 $11.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.41 $12.82
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $4.69 $6.71 $13.42

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 Brooklyn and North Babylon. The current time is 01:27:47.

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.