How far is Muttontown, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Muttontown, NY to Babylon, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.47 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.61 mi
23.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.61 mi
Kilometers
23.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.47 mi
Kilometers
42.6 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Muttontown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muttontown
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muttontown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainedge
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Muttontown
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Babylon
16.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Muttontown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Muttontown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hicksville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    954 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
4.21 mi · 16%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 13%
Hicksville Road
2.88 mi · 11%
South Broadway
2.46 mi · 9%
Jericho Oyster Bay Road
2.36 mi · 9%
North Broadway
1.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

4.21 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainedge
00h 17m from Muttontown
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Muttontown and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Plainedge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Muttontown and 16.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Muttontown and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Plainedge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainedge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainedge.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

37 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muttontown and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.52 km).

Muttontown

#1 Muttontown

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population3,673
Coordinates40.8239900, -73.5476300
Altitude87
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: Muttontown Road (-73.547651, 40.824215)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Muttontown and Babylon. The current time is 04:51:47.

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.