How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.24 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.72 mi
34.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.24 mi
Kilometers
43.84 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Gordon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon Heights
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
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 Gordon Heights
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
Bohemia
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Gordon Heights
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Babylon
14.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Gordon Heights and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 59 sec · West Yaphank Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 22 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Granny Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middle Island Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Middle Island Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseblock Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Horseblock Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Route 112

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Route 112

  8. 8

    Continue on Medford Avenue

    100 m · 11 sec · Medford Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North

    160 m · 13 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  10. 10

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

    784 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon

    737 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon

    944 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1112 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon Heights 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.4 mi · 60%
Route 112
3.3 mi · 12%
Middle Island Road
1.55 mi · 6%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.31 mi · 5%
Granny Road
0.71 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bohemia
00h 18m from Gordon Heights
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gordon Heights 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 Gordon Heights to Babylon?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bohemia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Gordon Heights and 14.5 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gordon Heights and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Bohemia

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 Bohemia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

58 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).

Gordon Heights

#1 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
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: Seymour Lane (-72.970657, 40.858693)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.30 $8.60
Premium $4.86 $4.67 $9.33
Diesel $4.69 $4.51 $9.01

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 Gordon Heights and Babylon. The current time is 22:34:51.

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.