How far is Lido Beach, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Lido Beach, NY to Babylon, NY is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lido Beach and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lido Beach and Babylon.
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Start on Lido Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lido Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Loop Parkway North
122 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: Merrick
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
11.2 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109
670 ft · 14 sec · Sunrise Highway South Service Road
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Turn slight right onto NY 109 East: Babylon
893 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmingdale Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lido Beach and Babylon.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
11.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lido Beach to Babylon?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Lido Beach and 16.7 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lido Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lido Beach and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.93 km).
#1 Lido Beach
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 40.5889900, -73.6254100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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