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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on County Road 7A
7 m · 1 sec · County Road 7A
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 7A
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 7A
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Elm Avenue
9.9 mi · 16 min · North Elm Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1265 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Danbury Fair
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copake and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 97.96 mi (157.65 km).
#1 Copake
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034200, -73.5501200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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