How far is Hillside, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Hillside, NY to Babylon, NY is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.07 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.17 mi
38.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Wed, Apr 22, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-04-22T15:08
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
North Merrick
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Hillside
14.1 mi
00h 28m
To Babylon
17 mi
00h 28m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  4. 4

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  6. 6

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 58%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 11%
Jamaica Avenue
2.34 mi · 8%
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 4%
Hempstead Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 00h 22m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Merrick
00h 28m from Hillside
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hillside and 17 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near North Merrick

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 North Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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 14.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.6 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 13.6 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 North Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hillside

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population24,808
Coordinates40.7078800, -73.7868000
Altitude17
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: Jamaica Avenue (-73.786789, 40.707846)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $4.86 $5.35 $10.69
Diesel $4.69 $5.16 $10.33

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillside and Babylon. The current time is 15:08:21.

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.