How far is Corona, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Corona, NY to Babylon, NY is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
37.69 mi
01h 09m
Flight
28.21 mi
45.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 11, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Corona
Sat, Apr 11, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corona
2026-04-11T21:14
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 11, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corona
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 Corona
17.6 mi
00h 34m
To Babylon
20.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Avenue

    844 ft · 31 sec · 45th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 108th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 108th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway

    1857 ft · 1 min · Horace Harding Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corona 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 48%
Belt Parkway
4.08 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 9%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 9%
Grand Central Parkway
1.57 mi · 4%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 34m from Corona
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corona and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corona to Babylon?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Corona and 20.1 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corona and Sunny near 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 11.5 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 14 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 10.4 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 10.4 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 Corona and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).

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#1 Corona

Corona is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7470500, -73.8601400
Altitude13
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: 45th Avenue (-73.860135, 40.74704)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.86 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.69 $6.24 $12.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corona and Babylon. The current time is 21:14:16.

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.