How far is Nassau, NY from Babylon, NY?
Fastest route
The distance between Nassau, New York 12123 and Babylon, New York is approximately 169 miles (272 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes. The recommended route includes the Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Pkwy S, and there may be some traffic along the way. This route has tolls.
Directions
- 🚗 Take NY-203 S, Co Rd 17, and NY-66 S to get on Taconic State Parkway in Austerlitz.
- 🔄 Merge onto Taconic State Parkway and continue on this road. Note that parts of the road may be closed at certain times or days.
- 🚙 Continue onto Sprain Brook Pkwy S (signs for N.Y. City) and then onto Bronx River Pkwy S.
- 🛣 Take exit 11 E for Cross County Pkwy East toward Mount Vernon.
- 🔄 Merge onto Cross County Pkwy and use the right 2 lanes to take exit 9 for Hutchinson Pkwy S toward Whitestone Bridge S.
- 🛣 Merge onto Hutchinson River Pkwy S and take exit 2A for I-95 S toward George Washington Bridge.
- 🔄 Keep right and merge onto I-95 S, then keep left at the fork to continue on I-695 S. Take the exit toward Randall Ave.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Throgs Neck Expy, then turn left onto Randall Ave.
- 🔄 Turn right at the first cross street onto Throgs Neck Expy and slight right to stay on it.
- 🛣 Turn right onto Lawton Ave, then left at the first cross street onto Throgs Neck Expy.
- 🛣 Turn left onto I-295 S/Throgs Neck Bridge ramp to Long Island (toll road). Keep left and merge onto I-295 S (toll road).
- 🛣 Take exit 8 to merge onto Cross Island Pkwy, then take exit 29 E to merge onto Grand Central Pkwy.
- 🔄 Continue onto Northern State Pkwy and keep left to stay on it.
- 🛣 Take exit 33 for Wantagh Pkwy South toward Jones Beach and continue onto Wantagh State Pkwy.
- 🔄 Take exit W4 E on the left for Southern State Pkwy E toward Eastern LI. Merge onto Southern State Pkwy.
- 🚗 Take exit 33 and merge onto NY-109 E toward Babylon.
- 🛣 Continue on NY-109 E and drive to S Carll Ave in Babylon.
- 🏁 Sharp left onto W Main St, then turn right onto S Carll Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚦 Check for traffic updates along the route to avoid any delays.
- 🚙 Keep some cash or a valid electronic toll payment method handy for the tolls on the route.
- ⛽ Make sure to have a full tank of gas before starting your journey.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help guide you along the route.
- 🍴 Consider packing some snacks or stopping at a rest area for refreshments during the long drive.
- 🚗 Follow the speed limits and obey all traffic laws for a safe and smooth journey.
- 📅 Plan your departure time accordingly to account for the estimated travel time and any potential delays.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Putnam County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nassau and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nassau and Babylon.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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2
Turn right onto Chatham Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Chatham Street
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Continue on State Highway 203
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 203
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Turn right onto County Road 32
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 32
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
1395 ft · 48 sec
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12
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
3060 ft · 1 min
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14
Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 31 min
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15
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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16
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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17
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1265 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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24
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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25
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22 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 Nassau 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.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nassau and Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nassau to Babylon?
The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Nassau and 89.4 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nassau and Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nassau and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.78 km).
#1 Nassau
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.5159100, -73.6101200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.74 | $55.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.06 | $58.11 |
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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