How far is Milton, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Milton, NY to Babylon, NY is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.09 mi
04h 15m
Flight
163.8 mi
263.61 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Milton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.8 mi
Kilometers
263.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.09 mi
Kilometers
360.63 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-17T08:26
Arrive Babylon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Milton
106.8 mi
02h 08m
To Babylon
117.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Court

    548 ft · 29 sec · Locust Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Birchtree Lane

    1018 ft · 46 sec · Birchtree Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · Rowland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northline Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  5. 5

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 9

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dunning Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Dunning Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    1293 ft · 33 sec · Dunning Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    608 ft · 16 sec · Dunning Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street

    549 ft · 14 sec · Dunning Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  30. 30

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  35. 35

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  37. 37

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  40. 40

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  42. 42

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  47. 47

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
49 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
6 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 53%
Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 9%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 8%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
02h 08m from Milton
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and 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 Milton to Babylon?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Milton and 117.4 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 163.8 mi (263.61 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Court (-73.852654, 43.033609)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.42
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.71 $63.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.44 $70.89
Premium $4.86 $38.45 $76.90
Diesel $4.69 $37.13 $74.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Babylon. The current time is 08:26:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.