How far is Flatlands, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Flatlands, NY to Babylon, NY is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
42.3 mi
01h 18m
Flight
32.34 mi
52.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.3 mi
Kilometers
68.08 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Flatlands
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatlands
2026-10-15T21:45
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatlands
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
West Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Flatlands
18.4 mi
00h 39m
To Babylon
23.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62ยฐF
This Afternoon
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    47 m ยท 12 sec ยท Harden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avenue M

    63 m ยท 9 sec ยท Avenue M

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

    720 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Flatbush Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    43 m ยท 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway

    157 m ยท 18 sec ยท Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Foster Avenue

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Foster Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avenue D

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Avenue D

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท Linden Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft ยท 26 sec ยท South Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท Nassau Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft ยท 54 sec ยท South Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft ยท 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi ยท 8 min ยท Belt Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi ยท 23 min ยท Southern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft ยท 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi ยท 6 min ยท Farmingdale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Little East Neck Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft ยท 50 sec ยท West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m ยท 3 sec ยท South Carll Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatlands 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi ยท 43%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi ยท 14%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi ยท 8%
Linden Boulevard
2.76 mi ยท 7%
Avenue D
1.24 mi ยท 3%
Kings Highway
1.09 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

18.2 mi ยท 00h 23m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hempstead
00h 39m from Flatlands
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flatlands and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

West Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Flatlands and 23.9 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flatlands and Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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 13.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

West Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.8 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 9.8 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 West Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatlands and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Flatlands

Flatlands is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6212200, -73.9348600
Altitude5
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: Flatlands Avenue (-73.935077, 40.621413)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L ยท about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
2.98 gal ยท 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.42 $14.85
Premium $5.38 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $6.51 $9.70 $19.40

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatlands and Babylon. The current time is 21:45:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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