How far is Morningside Heights, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Morningside Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morningside Heights and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morningside Heights and Babylon.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
2373 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 125th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 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 Morningside Heights 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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morningside Heights and Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morningside Heights to Babylon?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Morningside Heights and 26.8 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morningside Heights and Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
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 North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morningside Heights and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.13 km).
#1 Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8100000, -73.9625000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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 (-73.325708, 40.695657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.45 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
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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