How far is Melville, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Melville, NY to Babylon, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melville and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville and Babylon.
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Start on Broadhollow Road
53 m · 12 sec · Broadhollow Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
33 m · 4 sec · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Broadhollow Road
1854 ft · 32 sec · Broadhollow Road
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Turn left onto Pinelawn Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Pinelawn Road
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Continue on Wellwood Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Wellwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Farmingdale Road
2.8 mi · 5 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 Melville 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.
Wellwood Avenue
Continue on Wellwood Avenue
3.04 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Melville and Partly Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melville to Babylon?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
East Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Melville and 13.9 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melville and Partly Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near East Farmingdale
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 East Farmingdale.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 8.22 mi (13.23 km).
#1 Melville
Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States
| Population | 18,985 |
| Coordinates | 40.7934300, -73.4151200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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