How far is Northport, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Northport, NY to Babylon, NY is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Babylon.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1739 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Reservoir Avenue
2239 ft · 49 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Continue on Elwood Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Elwood Road
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Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike
1034 ft · 21 sec · East Jericho Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on East Deer Park Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Deer Park Road
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Continue on Deer Park Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon
1112 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left 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 Northport and Babylon.
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.
Deer Park Avenue
Continue on Deer Park Avenue
6.46 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northport 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 Northport to Babylon?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Dix Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Northport and 14 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northport and Partly Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Dix Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dix Hills.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 14.21 mi (22.87 km).
#1 Northport
Human settlement in Huntington, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,259 |
| Coordinates | 40.9009300, -73.3431700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
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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