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

The driving distance from East Hills, NY to Babylon, NY is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.4 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.48 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in East Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hills
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East 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
North Wantagh
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From East Hills
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Babylon
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Lane

    22 m · 9 sec · Avon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Revere Road

    116 m · 20 sec · Revere Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Street

    57 m · 11 sec · Short Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harbor Hill Road

    1150 ft · 34 sec · Harbor Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glen Cove Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Mineola

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Service Road

    2899 ft · 51 sec · South Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    140 m · 14 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brush Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brush Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward W South: Jones Beach

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Wantagh State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Wantagh State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward SO East: Eastern Long Island

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
5.88 mi · 22%
Wantagh State Parkway
5.4 mi · 20%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 13%
Long Island Expressway
2.86 mi · 11%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 3%
Glen Cove Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

5.88 mi · 00h 06m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Wantagh
00h 18m from East Hills
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hills to Babylon?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

North Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from East Hills and 15 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North Wantagh

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 North Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 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 10.1 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 North Wantagh.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hills and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.63 km).

East Hills

#1 East Hills

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

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
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: Avon Lane (-73.627203, 40.793539)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.73 $7.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.86 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $4.69 $4.37 $8.73

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 East Hills and Babylon. The current time is 06:28:10.

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.