How far is Lyonsdale, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Lyonsdale, NY to Babylon, NY is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.55 mi
05h 51m
Flight
225.99 mi
363.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.7 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.55 mi
Kilometers
522.31 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lyonsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyonsdale
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyonsdale
9:00 PM EDT
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
Coxsackie
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Lyonsdale
155.5 mi
02h 55m
To Babylon
169 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lyonsdale Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Lyonsdale Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Marmon Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Marmon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Bea Luck Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  35. 35

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  38. 38

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  40. 40

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  45. 45

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyonsdale 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
47 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 62%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 7%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 3%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
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

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.5 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coxsackie
02h 55m from Lyonsdale
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyonsdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Lyonsdale and 169 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.90 one way or $91.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coxsackie, 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 Coxsackie.

RAIL

Hudson

11 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

33 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

46 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyonsdale and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 km).

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#1 Lyonsdale

Human settlement in Lewis County, New York, United States of America

Population1,196
Coordinates43.6186800, -75.3062900
Altitude325
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: Lyonsdale Road (-75.306367, 43.618397)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325708, 40.695657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.35 L · about $45.90
Round trip
$91.81
22.9 gal · 86.7 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.90 $91.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.31 $102.61
Premium $4.86 $55.66 $111.32
Diesel $4.69 $53.75 $107.49

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 Lyonsdale and Babylon. The current time is 20:47:27.

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.