How far is Hammond, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Hammond, NY to Babylon, NY is about 401.6 miles (646.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
401.57 mi
07h 03m
Flight
285.92 mi
460.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.92 mi
Kilometers
460.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.57 mi
Kilometers
646.27 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T02:53
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rotterdam
NY

Located in the county of New York

From Hammond
193.7 mi
03h 31m
To Babylon
207.8 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
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 Hammond and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 37

    15.9 mi · 18 min · State Route 37

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3055 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mill Street

    62 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Public Square

    96 m · 8 sec · Public Square

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gifford Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Allen Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 14

    1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12

  17. 17

    Continue on Dayan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  42. 42

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  43. 43

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  44. 44

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  47. 47

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  48. 48

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  49. 49

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  50. 50

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  53. 53

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  56. 56

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  57. 57

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  58. 58

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  59. 59

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  60. 60

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  61. 61

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
62 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 50%
State Highway 12
35.4 mi · 9%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 5%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 4%
State Highway 37
18 mi · 4%
State Route 37
16.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.6 mi
286 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rotterdam
03h 31m from Hammond
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hammond 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 Hammond to Babylon?

The road trip is about 401.6 miles (646.3 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Hammond and 207.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.81 one way or $113.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hammond and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam

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 Rotterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

4 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

26 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 285.92 mi (460.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hammond

Town in St.

Population1,153
Coordinates44.4489500, -75.6941200
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-75.694059, 44.449028)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325708, 40.695657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.17 gal
53.64 L · about $56.81
Round trip
$113.62
28.34 gal · 107.28 L
Estimated CO2
125.9 kg one way
Round trip: 251.9 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $56.81 $113.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $63.50 $126.99
Premium $4.86 $68.88 $137.76
Diesel $4.69 $66.51 $133.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Babylon. The current time is 02:53:11.

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.