How far is Elmont, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Elmont, NY to Babylon, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmont and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmont and Babylon.
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Start on Elmont Road
2748 ft · 1 min · Elmont Road
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Turn left onto Dutch Broadway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dutch Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dutch Broadway
908 ft · 24 sec · Dutch Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Avenue
717 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Drive
55 m · 4 sec · Park Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward SO East: East Islip
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmont and Babylon.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmont to Babylon?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Elmont and 15.2 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Elmont is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmont and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).
#1 Elmont
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 33,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.7009400, -73.7129100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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