How far is Copake, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Copake, NY to Babylon, NY is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
137.84 mi
03h 07m
Flight
97.96 mi
157.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.96 mi
Kilometers
157.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.84 mi
Kilometers
221.83 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Copake
Wed, May 13, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copake
2026-05-13T00:35
Arrive Babylon
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copake
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
Bedford
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Copake
67.2 mi
01h 33m
To Babylon
70.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Wednesday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 7A

    7 m · 1 sec · County Road 7A

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 7A

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 7A

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Continue on North Elm Avenue

    9.9 mi · 16 min · North Elm Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  18. 18

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  21. 21

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  23. 23

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Copake 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
70.7 mi · 51%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 13%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 11%
North Elm Avenue
9.85 mi · 7%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Continue on State Highway 22

33.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 33m from Copake
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Copake and 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 Copake to Babylon?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Copake and 70.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.48 one way or $38.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Copake and Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

20 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

20 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copake and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 97.96 mi (157.65 km).

Copake

#1 Copake

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

Population3,405
Coordinates42.1034200, -73.5501200
Altitude166
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: County Road 7A (-73.550037, 42.103633)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $19.48
Round trip
$38.97
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.48 $38.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.78 $43.56
Premium $4.86 $23.62 $47.25
Diesel $4.69 $22.81 $45.63

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Copake and Babylon. The current time is 00:35:44.

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.