How far is Canastota, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Canastota, NY to Babylon, NY is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.55 mi
05h 31m
Flight
206.59 mi
332.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.59 mi
Kilometers
332.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.55 mi
Kilometers
503 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Canastota
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canastota
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canastota
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Canastota
149.2 mi
02h 45m
To Babylon
163.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East North Canal Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East North Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Peterboro Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · North Peterboro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
231 mi · 74%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.9 mi
206.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 45m from Canastota
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canastota and Partly 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 Canastota to Babylon?

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Canastota and 163.4 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.22 one way or $88.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canastota and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 206.59 mi (332.47 km).

Canastota

#1 Canastota

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population4,519
Coordinates43.0795100, -75.7507400
Altitude131
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: East North Canal Street (-75.75074, 43.079461)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.75 L · about $44.22
Round trip
$88.44
22.06 gal · 83.5 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.22 $88.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.43 $98.85
Premium $4.86 $53.62 $107.23
Diesel $4.69 $51.77 $103.55

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 Canastota and Babylon. The current time is 19:24:23.

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.