How far is New Brighton, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from New Brighton, NY to Babylon, NY is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 40m.
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
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 New Brighton and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Babylon.
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Start on Cassidy Place
21 m · 3 sec · Cassidy Place
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Turn left onto Henderson Avenue
749 ft · 40 sec · Henderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
2052 ft · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brighton Avenue
763 ft · 35 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Turn right onto Webster Avenue
716 ft · 33 sec · Webster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Castleton Avenue
145 m · 19 sec · Castleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Cebra Avenue
2164 ft · 1 min · Cebra Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Pauls Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · Saint Pauls Avenue
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Turn left onto Beach Street
1810 ft · 1 min · Beach Street
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Turn sharp right onto Water Street
128 m · 21 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Canal Street
900 ft · 34 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Tompkins Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Tompkins Avenue
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Turn slight right
94 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Hylan Boulevard
2748 ft · 1 min · Hylan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Narrows Road South
553 ft · 19 sec · Narrows Road South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 31 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 New Brighton 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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain leaving New Brighton and Rain near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Babylon?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from New Brighton and 29.5 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New Brighton and Rain near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brighton and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 40.38 mi (64.98 km).
#1 New Brighton
New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6423300, -74.0929200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
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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