How far is New York Mills, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from New York Mills, NY to Babylon, NY is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.39 mi
05h 12m
Flight
194.76 mi
313.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.76 mi
Kilometers
313.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.39 mi
Kilometers
462.51 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in New York Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York Mills
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York Mills
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
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From New York Mills
137.1 mi
02h 36m
To Babylon
150.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oriskany Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oriskany Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Oriskany Street West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Oriskany Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  27. 27

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  30. 30

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  32. 32

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York Mills and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 70%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
02h 36m from New York Mills
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Babylon?

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from New York Mills and 150.4 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 194.76 mi (313.44 km).

New York Mills

#1 New York Mills

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population3,185
Coordinates43.1053500, -75.2912800
Altitude142
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: Main Street (-75.291274, 43.105347)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $40.65
Round trip
$81.30
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.65 $81.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.44 $90.87
Premium $4.86 $49.29 $98.58
Diesel $4.69 $47.60 $95.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New York Mills and Babylon. The current time is 01:56:02.

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.