How far is Dix Hills, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Dix Hills, NY to Babylon, NY is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.21 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.56 mi
12.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dix Hills.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.56 mi
Kilometers
12.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.83 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Dix Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix Hills
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dix Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wyandanch
NY

Suffolk, New York

From Dix Hills
4.6 mi
00h 09m
To Babylon
4.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Dix Hills and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1112 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dix Hills 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deer Park Avenue
4.82 mi · 52%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.27 mi · 25%
North Service Road
0.83 mi · 9%
East Main Street
0.42 mi · 5%
Candlewood Path
0.33 mi · 4%
Green Briar Lane
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Deer Park Avenue

Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

4.82 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyandanch
00h 09m from Dix Hills
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dix Hills 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 Dix Hills to Babylon?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyandanch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Dix Hills and 4.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyandanch

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 Wyandanch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

49 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.17 km).

Dix Hills

#1 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Grey Birch Court (-73.335953, 40.805244)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.43 $2.87
Premium $4.86 $1.56 $3.11
Diesel $4.69 $1.50 $3.00

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 Dix Hills and Babylon. The current time is 22:34:34.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.