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

The driving distance from Jefferson Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.5 mi
03h 11m
Flight
110.13 mi
177.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.13 mi
Kilometers
177.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.5 mi
Kilometers
251.87 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Fri, Nov 6, 5:14 PM EST
Return by in Jefferson Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 8:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson Heights
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Babylon
Fri, Nov 6, 5:14 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Tuxedo Park
NY

Village in New York

From Jefferson Heights
75.9 mi
01h 35m
To Babylon
80.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Heights

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Heights

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

    858 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    2825 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  24. 24

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  27. 27

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  29. 29

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.1 mi · 53%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

83.1 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuxedo Park
01h 35m from Jefferson Heights
Leave By
10:38 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jefferson Heights and Rain near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson Heights to Babylon?

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuxedo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Jefferson Heights and 80.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuxedo Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuxedo Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuxedo Park.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

46 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

51 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Heights and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 110.13 mi (177.23 km).

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#1 Jefferson Heights

Jefferson Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2339800, -73.8823500
Altitude54
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: County Road 23B (-73.882428, 42.233892)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $23.79
Round trip
$47.58
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $23.79 $47.58
Mid-grade $4.87 $26.89 $53.78
Premium $5.27 $29.08 $58.16
Diesel $6.47 $35.71 $71.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson Heights and Babylon. The current time is 14:02:52.

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.