How far is Cutchogue, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Cutchogue, NY to Babylon, NY is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
54.97 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.03 mi
78.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.46 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Cutchogue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutchogue
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutchogue
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
Shirley
NY

Census-designated place in New York, USA

From Cutchogue
27.2 mi
00h 34m
To Babylon
27.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Suffolk Road

    17 m · 11 sec · New Suffolk Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    1947 ft · 47 sec · Mill Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1421 ft · 42 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    921 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peconic Avenue

    635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nugent Drive

    732 ft · 19 sec · Nugent Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches

    88 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Center Drive South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South

  13. 13

    Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    30.2 mi · 41 min · Sunrise Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon

    737 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon

    944 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon

    1112 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutchogue 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
30.6 mi · 56%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 10%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.29 mi · 10%
Northville Turnpike
3.31 mi · 6%
Main Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Middle Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

30.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 34m from Cutchogue
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cutchogue and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Cutchogue and 27.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cutchogue and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shirley, 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 Shirley.

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

63 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutchogue and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 49.03 mi (78.9 km).

Cutchogue

#1 Cutchogue

Census designated place

Population3,349
Coordinates41.0106600, -72.4850900
Altitude9
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: New Suffolk Road (-72.485017, 41.010686)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.55
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.78 $15.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.69 $17.39
Premium $4.86 $9.43 $18.86
Diesel $4.69 $9.11 $18.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutchogue and Babylon. The current time is 22:34:31.

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.