How far is Maspeth, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Maspeth, NY to Babylon, NY is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maspeth and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maspeth and Babylon.
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Start on Maspeth Avenue
3 m · 6 sec · Maspeth Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Maurice Avenue
2051 ft · 49 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto Borden Avenue
133 m · 15 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1080 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 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 Maspeth and Babylon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maspeth and Mostly Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maspeth to Babylon?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Maspeth and 21.1 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maspeth and Mostly Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Malverne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malverne.
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maspeth and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.57 km).
#1 Maspeth
Maspeth is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7231600, -73.9126400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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