How far is Inwood, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Babylon, NY is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
50.53 mi
01h 26m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.53 mi
Kilometers
81.32 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Inwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-04-23T08:12
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Inwood
21.4 mi
00h 43m
To Babylon
29.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 183rd Street

    95 m · 18 sec · West 183rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Avenue

    149 m · 23 sec · Wadsworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Street

    1290 ft · 42 sec · West 181st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Bridge

    2042 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New England, Eastern Long Island

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  16. 16

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  18. 18

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 36%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.08 mi · 12%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 10%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 43m from Inwood
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny near Inwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Inwood and 29.1 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Inwood is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 13.2 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.1 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 7.1 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.03 km).

Inwood

#1 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
Altitude9
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: Broadway (-73.926819, 40.865691)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.27
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.14 $14.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.98 $15.95
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.31
Diesel $4.69 $8.36 $16.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Inwood and Babylon. The current time is 08:12:23.

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.