How far is Central Valley, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Central Valley, NY to Babylon, NY is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
94.81 mi
02h 09m
Flight
60.42 mi
97.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.42 mi
Kilometers
97.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.81 mi
Kilometers
152.58 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Central Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Valley
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Valley
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Central Valley
41.6 mi
01h 04m
To Babylon
53.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
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 Central Valley and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Valley and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Clove Road

    20 m · 6 sec · Smith Clove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 32

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 32

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 32

    148 m · 16 sec · State Route 32

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 87, NYST

    2374 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 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 · 50 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 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 Central Valley and Babylon.

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
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 19%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
01h 04m from Central Valley
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Central Valley 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 Central Valley to Babylon?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Central Valley and 53.2 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Central Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Valley and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 60.42 mi (97.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Central Valley

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,810
Coordinates41.3317600, -74.1209800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Clove Road (-74.121111, 41.331834)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.97 $29.93
Premium $4.86 $16.24 $32.47
Diesel $4.69 $15.68 $31.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Valley and Babylon. The current time is 21:14:13.

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.