How far is Elmhurst, NY from North Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to North Babylon, NY is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.19 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.15 mi
46.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.19 mi
Kilometers
64.68 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To North Babylon
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and North Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    2609 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway

    1053 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

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

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

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

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert Moses Causeway

    1 km · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  17. 17

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

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  19. 19

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

    554 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and North 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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 62%
Belt Parkway
4.08 mi · 10%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.54 mi · 9%
Sunrise Highway
1.73 mi · 4%
Grand Central Parkway
1.36 mi · 3%
Long Island Expressway
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 27m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near North Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to North Babylon?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 20.1 miles from Elmhurst and 20.1 miles from North Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near North 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 13.1 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 12 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 12 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 Elmhurst and North Babylon. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.92 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
North Babylon

#2 North Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,509
Coordinates40.7164900, -73.3217900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: North Babylon (-73.32179, 40.71649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.36 $12.73
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.81
Diesel $4.69 $6.67 $13.33

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 Elmhurst and North Babylon. The current time is 01:27:36.

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.