How far is Northampton, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Northampton, NY to Babylon, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.05 mi
00h 43m
Flight
35.85 mi
57.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Northampton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northampton
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northampton
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
North Patchogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Northampton
19.5 mi
00h 21m
To Babylon
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
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 Northampton and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    2360 ft · 42 sec · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    30.2 mi · 41 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon

    737 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon

    944 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon

    1112 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
30.6 mi · 78%
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.54 mi · 14%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.31 mi · 3%
NY 27 West
0.68 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
NY 27A West
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

30.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Patchogue
00h 21m from Northampton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Northampton 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 Northampton to Babylon?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Northampton and 19.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northampton and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

53 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

67 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 km).

Northampton

#1 Northampton

Census-designated place in New York

Population2,549
Coordinates40.8887100, -72.6895400
Altitude46
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: CR 51 (-72.68953, 40.8887)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 Northampton and Babylon. The current time is 22:34:51.

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.